Nasturtium is Like a Box of Chocolates?

Have you ever thought you planted one seed and then, much to your surprise, something else came up in its place?

That's what happened to us when we planted our nasturtium seeds. The packet said it was a vine, and, don't get me wrong, we got some vines, but we also got a very happy bush! So much for the trellis we planted near the 'vine' which may be bare for a little while!

Sometimes you never know what you are going to get! It still looks pretty good though don't you think?

Nasturtium: The "AFTER" Story

Do you remember back in December when we let you know about how one of our nasturtium plantings got pounded by the wind? It looked like a hopeless cause. (If not, here is a quick link to that post.)

As our garden supervisor, Ed Nordstorm told me, "Fear not! Unless the roots are damaged, the plant will grow back." He was right! We gave it a chance and it has grown back with a vengeance! (It's kind of a philosophy for life don't you think?)

Do you have any gardening tips that can apply to everyday life? Let us know!

BEFORE (See photo below.)


AFTER (See photo below.) We managed to catch the first bloom of the season. These blossoms are very yummy and add color to all kinds of dishes.