Transformation…

I hinted a few weeks ago that we were starting another backyard project—the last one, for now, anyway. Here are the before photos.

We got a lot of bang for our buck with mulch we ended up getting for free using our old Chase credit card’s bonus points.

Marty and I realized by early summer that I overplanted my Vegtrub raised garden beds and would need to expand.

I have to give credit where credit is due; Marty is one lucky son of a bitch when it comes to finding sales, deals, and markdowns.

I always joke that we don’t pay full price for anything. He found leftover small Vegtrub beds for a ridiculous price.

He also found these gorgeous metal beds, where we will grow a year’s worth of garlic and a big root vegetable patch next spring.

This is the time to look for end-of-season garden items. It’s also a great time to rescue some poor veggie plants and flowers.

Long story short, I thought I got 2 San Marzano Roma tomato plants. It turns out one is an heirloom variety; I was really upset😫

How in fucks name was I supposed to make sauce now, especially since my one San Marzano plant was growing miniature tomatoes! Ugh!

Even though it’s late in the planting season, I decided to search for some or any Roma tomato plants, even if they were not true San Marzanos.

I picked up a 6-pack of Roma tomatoes called Health Kick for $1. I also got a 6-pack of cabbage which was also $1 just for the pure hell of it. I’m learning to garden after all.

I also saved two sad-looking superbena plants that were on sale which I picked off the dead leaves.

I finished off my purchase with a six-pack of parsley since mine had already gone to seed.

I love how our lower garden came out complete with an outdoor shower!

We had one when the boys were young and have really missed it.

The outdoor shower is perfect after outdoor projects or swimming since I always shower anyway to get the chlorine out of my hair.

Oh, how we love the outdoor shower! I just have to remember to look up at the sky while showering.

I’ve always wanted a rain showerhead, and this one is amazing! They sell outdoor shower plumbing kits, and many are on sale.

I am very lucky Marty is so handy and that we are both hard workers. We completed this project in less than three afternoons.

Marty used every piece of leftover wood and decking he had tucked away, dug up pieces of slate to create stairs, and picked up some simple cement slate-looking pavers to complete the paths.

I laugh and call him a packrat, but the things he keeps are always used for some kind of a project.

He did an amazing job making my vision a reality. Thank you, Hunny. 🩷

The rest of the beautiful blue and tiny natural cedar beds will be used for end-of-summer fall crops. I’m so excited to plant more things!

I’m heading outside to water my garden this morning. I love the tranquility early in the morning listening to the birds chirp away.

Have a great day guys! ☀️