In My Contained Garden: Mystery Plant

 

Remember this little guy? My mystery plant. Earlier this summer I planted a random seed, and shortly after that wee seed began bursting with large fan-like leaves. That was about two months ago.

And now...here is that "wee" plant. It's large and taking over and spilling out of its pot. We have determined it is some sort of melon, and we have a hunch it's honey dew.We even have a little round "melon" developing . E and I check on it every day to see how much bigger this "wee" plant of ours can get.

So, here's to reaching-growing-expanding to new heights this week. We have a lot on our plates this week. I think I will take it day by day. Surely and steadily everything will fall into place and grow-reach-expand  to its full potential. Just like my mystery plant.

How Our Contained Garden Grows

Our container garden is in full swing with the heat of the summer. Here's a sneak peak at what is growing, sporting, and hinting at blooming...

It's starting to get too hot for our lettuce and it will soon be time to trim it and move it to a cooler and shadier locations.

This is mystery plant #1. I am guessing it is some sort of squash or melon. I planted a bunch of seeds that we had saved and, um...forgot to mark which was which. We have several of these. Anyone know what it might be?

Mystery Plant 2

I am waiting in eager anticipation for these Star Lillies to bloom. Their buds continue to get bigger, but no flowers yet.

The tomatoes are getting plumper and it looks like the crop is going to be successful this year. The last time I grew tomatoes in a pot they died within a week. Secret? Lot's of sun, water and Dr. Earth Tomato Fertilizer.

The Wee-One helping out with the garden chores. One of his favorite activities

And how does your garden grow these days? Anything looking lush and ready for the picking?