Potted Sprouts

The first set of cabbage sprouts are in soil in small yogurt cups. Let's see what develops.

Trying An Early Start

Will see if starting cabbage seedling indoors will work in zone 5.

Next Season Has Started

I piled up some layers for my lasagna garden bed for next season. Now I just have to let Mother Nature do her thing for the next few months until planting time in the spring.

The Last Blush Of Summer

I ask your indulgence to join me in a moment of silence, followed by wailing and gnashing of teeth. This is the last fresh tomato from my garden and I shall be in a state of depression until summer of next year.

Sunflowers: The Next Generation

Cabbage Forever

On more than one occasion I have waxed poetic about the versatility and virtues of cabbage, but in the interest of brevity I'll avoid doing so here. I'll just present this as another example of why I bother to grow cabbages. This one was planted late and didn't reach the size of some of the others I grew this season. However, it is more than enough to produce several generous servings of coleslaw, which is great by itself, as a side dish or as a topping on shredded chicken or pulled pork sandwiches.

Solanum Tuberosum

The potato is  thought to have originated in the Andes of South America. It was probably first domesticated in the Lake Titicaca region of Peru and Bolivia between 10,000 and 7,000 years ago.It was brought to Europe by Spanish explorers. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Here are some products of my efforts this year. Next season, I am going to try using a bigger container to see what will happen.

Happy National Farmer's Day!

Tonight's The Night?

Tonight they are predicting frost. I hope they are wrong!

Jefferson's Wisdom

"Though an old man, I am but a young gardener."
- Thomas Jefferson -

Because I Can

Thea Bowman Academy Farmers' Market

It's coming next Saturday, October 13th. Please drop by and take a look around. You'll have access to local produce and the chance to support your local food producers.

Some Music To Harvest By

Country Gardens

Enjoy!

 

Autumn Leaves

As autumn leaves begin to fall, remember they have far more uses than being gathered and set alight for roasting sweet potatoes.

Laughter In The Garden

Container Carrots Part Deux

They're predicting frost in our area already, so I'm glad that these beauties were ready to be harvested. They came out of the growing pot and went straight into the soup pot.

How Sweet It Is!

The sweet taste of summer squash in the form of a pie is even more fantastic when it's made from fresh produce grown just a few steps away from your kitchen.

Homemade Marinara

Love those roma tomatoes!

Bucket O' Carrots

When I posted this photo on a Facebook page about container gardening, I didn't expect it to get too much attention. But so far, over 180 people have given it the thumbs up! It's amazing that so many people have a positive view of using a discarded bucket, some soil and water to grow carrots.

There Are Russians Blushin' In My Garden

No need for alarm people. Russian Persimmon tomatoes pose no threat to national security. However, your waistline may be in trouble should you ever sample the delicious preserves that can be made from them. By the way, in the interest of full disclosure, please be aware that no collusion was required to grow these tomatoes, just a modest sized container.