Google tells me this is chard in English. We call it acelga. I’m growing two, one in each window box, and hope they’ll do well in our mild autumn.
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Pond idea for you yard @TMAC
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BRILLIAN! I love it 
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I’ve treated my three Nerve plants to some living moss. These babies are about three years old now and I love them, how bright the pink is on one, and magenta on the other. The third is just standard green and white.
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New projected took out two conifers at front , might do a rockery havnt decided yet .spring bulbs going in now daffs ,crocus , leave tulips till nov .
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I’m preparing for the next season, the 2 days workshop on seed growing for vegetables were so interesting. It was part 1 of 4, the other 3x2 days will be next year. I attended the seminar several years ago and treated myself with it this year again to refresh knowledge and visit interesting farms in the region. I love it!!!
And of course a new habitant moved in: Some Plectranthus plant, couldn’t identify the correct name, here it’s called Astralisches Zitronenblatt.
It will move to the garden during summer 
Smells wonderful lemonlike.
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Sooo i have a black thumb but im trying to grow herbs in a hydroponic setup. Im nervous. Only 4 of 12 seeds sprouted.
Im trying to grow mint,sage,basil,thyme, rosemary, and cilantro. Only the basil and thyme sprouted so far. Day 5
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2 things…1) from what i read…expect 30% of seeds to grow…2) what I learned…some seeds jist take time to sprout…
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What @Thirdmonkey said! If you plant more seeds per pot you have more chances of some sprouting and then you can thin the seedlings appropriately.
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For some reason my @ tag isnt working 
thanks for the replies. I planted like 3 seeds per pod. I guess i just have to be patient…one of my character defects…
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Navel orange tree. Growing stronger in the greenhouse for 3 months or so, planted in the ground yesterday.
Probably do my lemon tree in the next few days, although I might wait until next year because it’s quite small.
Of course I had two extra special helpers//hole-digging supervisors.
Now I just gotta stop them from pissing on it.
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That is great!
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Exciting! I have a small unit that was gifted to me and I got some lettuce pods that I need to try out! I hope they aren’t old and not viable now.
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You should @RosaCanDo
Thanks @Thirdmonkey
Im a little nervous the water pump isnt working because the water level hasnt moved in 10 days but maybe i just am a worry wart and need to be patient
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Dear sober garden folks,
it’s time to start the season with the ones who need time to sprout & grow.
I feel happy. One more try to get a harvest this year. After 4 years without notable harvest. I.give.it.another.try 
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Sweet little seedlings! Do they have drain holes? It is hard to tell what the containers are made of.
We had a couple of days of killing freeze while we were out of town, but my succulents survived (on porch, under tarp). I think the lavender will be fine as well. I have a LOT of lavender, as deer do not care for it. Potted ferns did not survive and are in our compost.
I have so so many seeds to sow…but will sow directly once the time is right.
Wishing your little seedlings lots of growth!!
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How are these doing?
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No, the white one is a cream cheese pack with jalapenos and the glass is a normal little shot glass with physalis. I’m very careful for mold, they will be repotted next week.
This arrangement is more or less catproof 
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Ah good! I was worried for their wet feet.
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