This past weekend has definitely been my busiest to date for the 2014 gardening season. Whew, I think most of the hard work is done and now it's down to maintenance (ugh, weeding) ... and plenty of watering.
Here's a rundown of what I'm growing this year ... there are a lot of gardens, so this is a two-parter (hmm, make that a three-parter - I've been awfully busy).
Last year was my first in this location. What I refer to as the main "dug" garden was the only vegetable garden on the property in addition to the greenhouse. I refer to it as a "dug" garden as most of my other projects are "raised" above ground.
In the Main "Dug" Garden
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Tarbais Beans, San Marzano Tomatoes |
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Mess of a Strawberry Patch (and Raspberries) |
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Garlic, Cucumbers, Okra and Onions |
In the Raised Garden Frames
Most of these were
added last year, but I added two more this spring.
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Cukes to the Left Side, Carrots in that Blue Bin and Wildflowers in Frame | |
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Left Frame is Borlotti Beans and Swiss Chard; Right is Onions and Carrots |
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Left Frame is Onions and Beets; Right is Peas and Radish |
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Garlic Planted in the Fall |
In the "Flat" Raised Gardens
I created the herb garden last spring and started the "greens" garden just before winter so it would be ready for use this year.
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Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Tarragon |
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Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Kale, Basil, Cilantro |
In the Hugel Garden
Like the greens garden, I
started this last year to be ready for 2014 ... although this one was considerably more work! All the veggies here have been planted by seed. It will take a few years for the "inside"of this garden to be fully broken down. I just hope there is enough material this year for the roots to get a proper hold.
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Butternut, Acorn, Spaghetti Squash and Cantaloupe |
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More asparagus beside the Hugel |
I'll continue the summary of my 2014 garden plans tomorrow ...
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