We've been fussing about what Fruits, Herbs, Flowers, Vegetables, and Trees to grow in our organic urban garden for years now. [All of which are important parts of our garden] Once the snow melts we implement our not too rigid plan for the coming season. As the seasons change so do our plans as we believe in the necessity of crop rotation as part of organic growing. You can almost see the smiles on the bumblebees little fuzzy faces when spring arrives and the first blooms appear. *We love our beneficials* They know they are safe from poisonous chemicals here and that's why they stick around. As long as there are...
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It all looks wonderful! You had a very good season I see! |
| I finally have fruit! Tomatillo Verde Sep 12, 2012 | |
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| So much going on!!! Jul 18, 2012 | ||
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I'm sure I am not the only one out there who is having a busier than a bee summer right? OY... I have remembered to have my camera phone on the ready for amazing pictures which I am so happy to have the time today to share. We've been getting and eating Romanesco squash, Peas, Green Tomatoes, Raspberries up the whazoo, basil,... ...see more |
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Yes, it sounds like you are very busy, and we too, have that bug. We are trying to get prepared for our bean to start being harvested daily.. I am going to try pressure canning for the first ti... more » |
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You have been busy. Don't worry I think gardners are somewhat obsessive by nature. |
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Crazy busy. Take a deep breath and release... and eat something yummy from the garden and remember that it is all worth it! |
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Gorgeous pictures! Things look so healthy! |
| Baby Maters have been spotted Whole garden Jun 18, 2012 | |
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Sounds wonderful. My tomatoes do not even have little ones yet, but you are right, when they do come, I will be over run. I planted Nasturtiums for the first time since childhood this year, and... more » |
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I don't know how many tomatillo plants you have but I do know they need at least two to pollinate. The restaurant we had lunch at yesterday offered a BLT made with fried green tomatoes. I'd never thought o... more » |
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We had our 1st fried green tomatoes the other day and I can tell you now that it was not hardly enough LOL. I want to start picking the large green ones off so bad but my other craving is for a BLT and the Caprese. Soon very soon I will have them. |
| The peas are abundant with growth and sweetness Peas 'Wando' Jun 10, 2012 | |
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| A lot going on Whole garden Jun 07, 2012 | |
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| Say goodbye to what was to be a good melon Melons 'Haogen' Jun 07, 2012 | |
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| I have a plan May 29, 2012 | ||
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So yesterday was all about applying Neem just in-case slugs were not the culprit in the garden; which now I am pretty sure they are. I said my goodbyes to the cucumber remains which was pretty much nothing, not even a stem. My plan of action which is already in place and waiting to greet the slugs are: Sluggo pellets, Grapefruit... ...see more |
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| Do I start again? Ruby Wallace's Old Time White Cucumber May 29, 2012 | |
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lol, trip to the nursery and the liquor store... if more gardeners thought like that there would probably be more gardeners! |
| After 5 years we've got Roses!!! Whole garden May 26, 2012 | ||
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Very healthy and beautiful Roses! Very nice red. |
| Gone for a few days and then boom lots to do! Whole garden May 26, 2012 | ||
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| I've had these seeds for two years and they germinated and now have true leaves. I hope for a bumper crop! May 20, 2012 | |||||
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Love that color! I bet those are going to be smoky and delicious. Let me know how they do. |