Container Flower Garden

This summer I got the gardening bug.  And now I have about 20 potted flowers in my container garden.  This summer has been pretty mild in this area so most of them are thriving.  At first I was afraid of the commitment of watering and caring for them.  Working full time and enjoying time with Kev and Jonas, I wondered if I really had the time to keep a garden. Honestly, it really only takes about 15 minutes every other day - not bad at all.  It has given me more pride in the yard and makes this place feel even more like home.  I love to decorate the inside of our house, and haven't been able to do much this year.  Starting this garden has satisfied my decorating needs at least for now.

Jonas loved watching me plant the flowers and I let him touch them every once in a while so that he felt engaged.  This boy loves the outside.  His skin is so fair though that we seek the most shady spots, use lots of sunscreen and a hat everywhere we go.

The morning I planted these, we got up really early ate a quick breakfast and headed outside.  Jonas loved the change of routine and was giddy with excitement.  I love watching him experience new things- it really was the best.  I know he was just dying to get out of his playpen and play in the dirt with me.  I can picture us next year, covered in dirt planting our veggie garden together (my goal for next spring).  Ok, maybe me planting and him digging the seeds/ plantlings back up --- should be fun ;).