Garden update!

So I've been very busy the last 2 weeks trying to get my new garden plot ready to be planted. I've gone from a full lawn to a bare (almost) ready to be planted garden plot in 2 weeks. I would of had everything ready sooner but I had to wait to have the area cleared of any and all ground wires. And a few other set backs were the heat, my blood hasn't thinned from winter anti freeze mode, back issues (I have a car accident injury that causes my sciatic nerve to be pinched now and then) and rain.

Saturday night/Sunday morning we had a nice rainstorm that gave us about an inch of rain. I'm really not trying to complain since we really need it but I'm just anxious to get my garden planted. Its also forecasted to rain until Wednesday, with another inch or more tonight.

So while I was trying to keep my mind off of my garden plot in the back I ended up making a cute little raised herb garden. I used a torn down pallet for the wood and I scored free dirt from my neighbors. 2 hours later I had this cute little bed. I planted sage, mint, rosemary, and spicy oregano. I'll plant more seeds tomorrow.

I'm thinking I'm going to make another box for the blueberry bushes I scored on clearance at the evil W. They were begging to be rescued.

I also now have 2 bags and a tire of potatoes planted. I'm using these potato planters that's a tarp type material in the size of a med duffle bag with a Velcro flap so when their ready to be harvested I just have to open the side flap and dig them out. I planted one bag 2 weeks ago and the other one today.

While I've been waiting for the garden to be ready I planted a few tomatoes and peppers into a few tires. My rhubarb is growing nicely too. Sadly my horseradish didn't make the winter so I'll try again this fall to plant some.
My front flower bed still hasn't started growing yet but I'm still waiting and hoping I planted them right.

I also got my new compost bin started! I did the tote with holes drilled into it and almost buried to encourage worms to come in and feast. I'll post about how to make one later.