Blueprints for the Garden

First, I love hanging wash on the line. Ever since I lived in Ireland and learned that clotheslines were not only prevalent in the rainiest country in Europe, but that they prevailed, in all sizes and forms, throughout the continent. It was while I was hanging out the wash that I started to look around the garden.

We have spearmint, pineapple mint, basil, coriander/cilantro, and a rose bush in ceramic pots. Everything else, from what I can tell of the different shaped bushes and vines, are either shrubs that have been planted for decoration and to take up space or plants that have settled there--blue bells, ivy, grasses, bramble, and a few other wildflowers.

But I want to plant vegetables, lavender and wildflowers, the question is where. I think, slowly, I'm going to start taking back the garden from the landlord-semi-manicured rented garden:

• Move the herbs to the guest bedroom windowsill.
  
• Install hanging baskets for tumbling tomatoes.
• Sow lavender indoors to be eventually planted in the corner nook by the BBQ.
  
• Clear space in the side bed & plant tomatoes and courgettes/zucchini to start.
• Sow wildflowers for the bees.

I'm just hoping June's not too late.