This past Tuesday, I raked in my best harvest yet - a basketful of pretty purples and greens! The bush beans had dwindled over the past few weeks, but it seems they have gotten a second wind! This is the most I have been able to harvest in one day. The jalapenos are going to… Continue reading Purples and Greens
Category: In the Garden
So Long, Squashies
Remember the squash that were suffering from blossom end rot in the Grow Camp? Well, I ended up pulling out the squash a few weeks ago. It pained me to do it, but it had to be done. They were taking up way to much space to just sit and rot on the vine. Here… Continue reading So Long, Squashies
Trouble in Paradise
As I was watering my Grow Camp this morning, I noticed some trouble brewing in Squashville. If I'm not mistaken, this is blossom end rot. It's quite a bummer, because these squash were looking really good so far. I have a feeling this has to do with soil depletion (specifically calcium) where I planted them.… Continue reading Trouble in Paradise
Summer Garden Gallery
Spring and Summer Garden Grids
Now that the garden is fully established for summer, I thought I would post my spring and summer 2012 garden grids for the Grow Camp. I will say, next year, wherever I put yellow squash they will need more space than I gave them this year. Even the "bush" variety are encroaching on what's around… Continue reading Spring and Summer Garden Grids
Clover and Thyme 