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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| New planting May 20, 2012 | |||||
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| RIP Parsnips May 20, 2012 | |
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Observed:
R.I.P.
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Summer Veg and flowers are all in FINALLY!
Whole garden
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Care activities:
Seeded
Watered
Fertilized / Amended
Pruned / Trimmed / Mowed
Repotted / Transplanted
Divided
Observed:
Fruit
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| Mothers day surprise May 13, 2012 | |
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For 3 years I have waited and waited for some Iris I planted to bloom. I had decided early on this year that I would chuck them ASAP because I would need the space for something new that actually bloomed. Well of all days this year I get the biggest most beautiful Iris bloom ever. In case I can't get this picture uploaded I'll... ...see more |
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Congrats ... I love Iris. Nothing like a little negative encouragement to get them blooming. |
| Bee's Moths and Iris May 13, 2012 | ||
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Even though I only watered my garden for Mothers Day, I was able to get the camera out and enjoy nature on a walk with the family. Here are a few pics from my day. |
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Other things I did and saw.
Squash - Summer 'Costata Romanesco'
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Care activities:
Watered
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True leaves
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What will this squash look and taste like? |
Lots of new green things
Tomatoes 'Chocolate Cherry'
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Care activities:
Watered
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Germination
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| Slow and Steady Plantings Win The Garden Race May 09, 2012 | |
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I'm hoping this is true because that is the only way this garden will get planted. I must have looked like I was struggling (which I was) because my husband jumped right on in and assisted with trellising and sowing seeds today. I so appreciate all the help I can get in the garden because it is a pretty big one. I noticed some... ...see more |
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You have been busy - looks like you've gotten a lot planted. |
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| Planted these with the Purple Haze Carrots to mark my spot. Hope they do better than the black radish I planted last year. May 09, 2012 | |||||
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| New planting May 09, 2012 | |||||
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| I'm growing Daikon this year as part of my Kimchi Garden project. May 09, 2012 | |||||
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| I had pickled okra for the first time last year. I've always grown okra for my sis in-law but never for my family. This year that changes. May 09, 2012 | |||||
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| New planting May 09, 2012 | |||||
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