What Was Hidden In The Barrel Full Of Pansies

In my post "More Than A Barrel Full Of Pansies", I told you that I had some surprises growing that sprouted from my compost that I added. The pictures above show that the tomato plant produced large tomatoes in clusters. The mystery vine turned out to be cantaloupe and we have eaten one so far. I think it might have been the best cantaloupe I ever ate.

Click here to see the photo and article on the first spring planting of the barrel full of pansies.

More Than A Barrel Full Of Pansies

Remember my post about "A Barrel Full of Pansies". In that picture taken in early spring I had just planted some pansies. They were sparse and looked like I could have used just a few more in the barrel.

This is a photo of that same planting with a few surprises thrown in. The variegated leaf is nasturtiums, which I did plant from seed. But notice carefully the two tomato plants and a stray vine that could be anything from cucumber to zucchini. My best guess would be that the seed came from my compost that I enriched the soil with. For me it was a great surprise and I don't mind them in my flowers. They look so healthy.

The First Rose

This is a picture of the first rose of the season. It is a beautiful pink and smells heavenly. I make sure to never use chemicals or commercial fertilizers. Instead I use organic compost that I make all winter long from scraps. I also supplement the soil directly with crushed eggshells and coffee grounds. The rest of my rose bushes are showing promise with lots of buds that are yet to bloom.