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The Marigold Potager

Well, hi there. Happy Sunday, Happy Mother’s Day. I hope you all are getting spoiled, having a wonderful day.

This mornings’ NYT newsletter had some readers tips from moms. You can never go wrong with this advice, eh?

‘Knock with your elbows’ – It meant show up at a friend’s place burdened with contributions for the party. — Natalie Serber, 64, Portland, Oregon

Bedding out plants in a greenhouse. — *The strings are for growing my tomatoes, cucumbers, or melons from. Will see what I grow on this side of the greenhouse this year.*

We have a cloudy morning but this afternoon should be nice and warm, so my daughter and I will be celebrating by planting up some of our baskets/planters. I have filled the greenhouse with basket stuffers and companion flowers from a local grower.

Cuttings of coleus and trailing plants to add to your planters and baskets. — *My cuttings have all rooted in nicely. These will be the trailers in my baskets, plus the bright coleus to make my shade planters pop!*

I get so excited about this time of year. The spring flowers poking through the ground, the garden prep and planting, the basket making. Ready made baskets are lovely, but I so love making my own – just makes it all kind of special.

Indoor Plant

Cucumber, avocado, tomato, and goat cheese sandwich.

Recipes

Cucumber, Avocado, Tomato & Goat Cheese Sandwich

Happy Mother’s Day ~ Tanja

I’m Tanja

Growing food and flowers cottage garden style (potager style) for healthier, happier gardens.

Feeding pollinators, attracting pollinators, for bigger, better food crops.

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