Le Tour de Porch

In 1903, 60 men on bicycles set off on a 2,500 km bike race across the country of France. The first of its kind, they were the pioneers of the now famous Le Tour de France.

In the same way, Char and I are pioneering on our own expedition. However, our expedition is less biking and more growing. To answer the question that I'm sure is running through your head, no we did not find some magical serum that helps us to grow-we're both still 5' 1". We have become green thumbs and our porch is a testament to that. Okay, yes we do have some greenery that is turning more into brownery, but that's bound to happen. We have set up plants galore on our porch and it has become one of my favourite parts of our new place. It is relaxing, and smells nice (can't beat the fresh air and scent of flowers!) and is surrounded by our lovely plants. Much like the French countryside, it is a sight to behold. So let me take you on my own little tour. I call this, Le Tour de Porch.

First we have our mini herb garden. Planted only last week I am thoroughly and ecstatically surprised that the basil has just popped up like there's no tomorrow! Look at all those little basil plants! And to the right of that we have the mysterious herbs sent to me by my alma mater, Cedarville University...I really have no idea what herbs will show up in that container. And then finally we have cilantro which is feeling a little shy and hasn't made an appearance yet.

Next up is our fruit and veggie section. Now please note we have a garden plot in the backyard, but this is Le Tour de Porch, not Le Tour de Backyard. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. Tomato plant and Ms. Lemon tree (and their friend Mr. Orange extension cord)!

The Edibles

We're still waiting for the lemons to turn yellow before we can harvest them...obviously.

Can't wait to sink my teeth into this!

Basking in the glorious sunlight is Char's hibiscus which finally flowered this week. If all goes well we're going to learn how to cook using this plant...stay tuned for a post about that!

Beauty

These are our house plants. Although, because we like to consider their feelings, they've been moved out to the ever welcoming porch. Most of them are new to the family, except for Fernando. He's the big  plant on the floor and I've had him since my sophomore year of college. 

Ahhhh porch life

And finally we have our little garden of succulents.

This porch would suck if it didn't have a succulent garden...did you see what I did there?

So that's it. Our greenery at its finest. Now add a table, some chairs, a hammock and you've got yourself a little bit of bliss :)