This morning we are headed out of town for almost two weeks and I have to admit that I'm not too excited about leaving the garden at this time of year. I'm worried that it might be too hot and the plants won't get enough water. I've been sowing rows of lettuce, and planted some starts recently. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they all make it!
We have a house sitter that will be watering, but I especially wanted to make sure that our potted herbs have a steady source of water while we are gone.
I picked up a 4-pack of these plant nannys and will be trying them out while we are gone. Here is the product description on amazon.com: "The Plant Nanny is a specially-engineered ceramic stake that waters your plant easily and beneficially. Inserted into moist soil near the root base, the Nanny will release water as the soil begins to dry, so it won't under-water or over-water your plants. A recycled wine bottle serves as the water reservoir and adds a decorative flair to the plant. The water level can be seen through the glass so that you know when it is time to refill the bottle."
I'll do a follow-up post when we get back so you can see how things have gone. In the meantime, here are some pictures of my planters with their nannys...
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