One of the great things about living in Texas (among lots of others!!) is that there are 3 growing seasons. Luckily, one of them happens to be right now! This helps to combat our periodic fall sadness disorder (i.e. the feelings of missing the Utah fall mountains, the cold weather, the snow, the smell of fall, etc). If we can't be enjoying the type of fall that we remembered enjoying while we were dating, at least we get to grow some pretty awesome produce!
Now, I say we, but truth be told, Mike is the head gardener at our house. He checks on his garden and is the singular reason that things are growing so well! Great job Babe!
We grew a garden in the summer, or at least, we attempted to grow a garden in the summer. The only thing that survived (out of the 20 + plants that we planted) was our watermelon...and although it had 5 different watermelon fruits growing on it, we actually one got to enjoy one of them. One was overripe, 2 got pulled too quickly, 1 never grew past the itty-bitty stage, and 1 was completely yummy! :)
Our One Good Watermelon
Mike researched and tried a new thing for our fall garden--and subsequent gardens from here on out: Square Foot Gardening--and a Christmas idea for anyone...the newest Square Food Gardening book. I keep checking the first edition out from the library and it's really getting silly! :) This square foot gardening thing is really cool. I'm still a bit skeptical at times, but things are growing really great so I guess I'm wrong! The premise is that you can grow lots of things in a little amount of space if you have great soil and great conditions for the plants.
And it seems to be working-check it out for yourself!
We've (i.e. Mike) planted herbs, green beans (they should be ready for Thanksgiving!), zucchini, peas, lettuce (2 kinds!), carrots, onions, shallots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. Mike is probably also going to plant potatoes this week.
Anyone--come and visit and we'll feed you some fresh grown produce! Yummy, yummy! :)
Katelyn loves help...its the favorite part of her day, I think!
By the way, Mike started a Gardening Blog. I don't have a link for it yet, but when I get one, I'll put it up! :) Have a great Sabbath!
Now, I say we, but truth be told, Mike is the head gardener at our house. He checks on his garden and is the singular reason that things are growing so well! Great job Babe!
We grew a garden in the summer, or at least, we attempted to grow a garden in the summer. The only thing that survived (out of the 20 + plants that we planted) was our watermelon...and although it had 5 different watermelon fruits growing on it, we actually one got to enjoy one of them. One was overripe, 2 got pulled too quickly, 1 never grew past the itty-bitty stage, and 1 was completely yummy! :)
Our One Good Watermelon
Mike researched and tried a new thing for our fall garden--and subsequent gardens from here on out: Square Foot Gardening--and a Christmas idea for anyone...the newest Square Food Gardening book. I keep checking the first edition out from the library and it's really getting silly! :) This square foot gardening thing is really cool. I'm still a bit skeptical at times, but things are growing really great so I guess I'm wrong! The premise is that you can grow lots of things in a little amount of space if you have great soil and great conditions for the plants.
And it seems to be working-check it out for yourself!
We've (i.e. Mike) planted herbs, green beans (they should be ready for Thanksgiving!), zucchini, peas, lettuce (2 kinds!), carrots, onions, shallots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. Mike is probably also going to plant potatoes this week.
Anyone--come and visit and we'll feed you some fresh grown produce! Yummy, yummy! :)
Katelyn loves help...its the favorite part of her day, I think!By the way, Mike started a Gardening Blog. I don't have a link for it yet, but when I get one, I'll put it up! :) Have a great Sabbath!
2 comments:
wait mike is holding a watermelon.. wow that is one weird looking fruit!!
wow! how yummy, what a great idea. Let me know how they turn out!
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