A Plant For A Container Of Almost Any Size

I had read that wonderberries can fruit in a container of almost any size. So I decided to try a little experiment. The results can be seen below. So anyone whose gardening efforts must be limited to a south facing window sill, has no excuse to eliminate berries from the mix. And those empty yogurt cups can now have a new life as planters.

Pecks O' Peppers

I love peppers in a way that I can't describe. They truly are a vegetable I'd never want to live without. But, why oh why did Mother Nature make a tropical plant that is so slow growing? The anticipation is enough to kill you. And here in zone 5 we can't even think about putting peppers out overnight until the end of May. Oh well, one does what one can with what one has.

The Time Of Bounty Has Arrived

This is one of my favorite times of the year. After the a couple of months of anticipation, the garden has begun to yield its bounty. And there is nothing like having fresh produce available for use just steps away from your own door. These summer squash beauties are destined for soups, stews and perhaps even a dessert or two.

Welcome To The Container Tomato Jungle

It looks as though it's going to be another good year for container tomatoes. And yes, they are as delicious as they appear to be.

At Last, Butterbush Success!

I planted a container variety of butternut squash last year and saw the plants wither and die for no apparent reason. This year I planted the remaining six seeds and only one of them sprouted. As you can see, it's coming along quite nicely. Although I must admit that based on the pictures in the seed catalog and the hefty size of the container I'm using, I thought there would be more than three squash on the plant. But, it certainly has been a better result than no squash at all. I can't wait to find out how they taste.

Wonderberries! Wunderbar!

Oh yes, they take their sweet time. But the taste is well worth the wait! Luther Burbank wonderberries are truly wonderful.

Old MacDonald Had A Farmer's Market

Just because you have a garden, doesn't mean you can't patronize your local farmer's market(s) every now and then. You never know what you'll find that might strike your fancy. And while we may grow our own, few of us have resources vast enough to even begin cultivating the amazing variety that exists in nature's bounty.

So support your local food providers and take a look at what's available out there. A good place to start would be local newspapers. And of course, there is always the internet.