In the Garden – more seedlings

I frightened what I think was a Crimson Rosella away when I opened the backdoor to go out to the garden.  He flew up into the big gum tree so I couldn’t get a picture of him but I have one that I took of the same type of bird when we were in the Blue Mountains last December.

I put a couple rows of tomatoes in the ground from my tray of seedlings.  I’m keeping some in reserve until I give the first dozen a chance to take off.  If some die from transplant shock or from the dogs stepping on them, I’ll be able to fill in.  I decided to hold off on the peppers for another week or so to let them get a bit bigger.

I planted a few more chili seeds, as well as some lemon balm and stevia, in trays inside.  I don’t really like tiny seeds (lemon balm and stevia).  They often dry out while just getting started – or I’ll water them and the drops of water will flatten the tiny plant.  I’m growing these in enclosed trays so I’m hoping the plants get to a decent size before I have to worry about them needing anything.

I also tossed a handful of old potatoes into an odd corner of one bed (odd because it has a tree stump that makes rows awkward).  If they don’t grow into anything, I’ll fill the space in with a few pepper plants.