Planet Veggie Garden

Not a huge harvest considering our vermin woes…

 
Look! It’s our first ripe watermelon

Our little watermelon was finally ripe. I quickly cut it off the vine and brought it in the house for fear it get nibbled on.
Just how can you tell when to harvest a watermelon?
Well after a bit of research along with trial and [...]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is a view of the main part of our (Patti and Sandy’s) back garden. To the left against the fence and not in view is the recycle bins I set up last week. Those have chard and broccoli seedlings.
In the picture on the left is four raised beds. There is rhubarb, sage, romano beans, [...]

..means planting ahead.
I mean really, who thinks of broccoli in July and August when you have tender beans and zippy peppers and juicy tomatoes and crispy cucumbers – not to mention all the sweet stone fruit?
Since we’re trying to up our production, planning ahead is essential so I heeded the recommended Fall planting schedule [...]

Plants don’t grow out of thin air – though it may seem like it. Clean air and plenty of sunshine are essential but a healthy soil is vital to a healthy plant. We tend to think of dirt or soil as lifeless – inanimate – but this couldn’t be furthest from the truth.
A healthy [...]