We planted basil, parsley, loose leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, broccoli and jalapenos from seeds. This was the first time we did seeds instead of plants. The basil didn't turn out at all, but luckily our neighbor planted two plants which we've been able to use. The birds loved visiting our pots and helped us by "planting" a pumpkin and a tomato plant! We ended up transplanting the broccoli to the garden, the pumpkin to another patch in the yard and the tomato to the basil bucket. It's been a real treat to have the lettuce one leaf at a time for sandwiches and wraps. It look about 6 weeks for it to take off. And then they had a rainy, rainy week and when we came back from the Keys the lettuce had exploded!!!! The loose leaf lettuce was starting to bolt, so I gave away everything we weren't going to be able to eat in time. The romaine is a little heartier, and although we gave away a bunch, we still have a lot. The bunnies found it while we were in New Orleans because I left it on the patio instead of the ledge. Luckily it all recovered! It's been so much fun to watch!
