22 March 2011
According to the weatherman, yesterday was the first day of Autumn. We had about 30% rain but it was enough for the plants and seedlings in the garden to just perk up a little bit more. I’m so amazed at their response to rain compared to when they are just watered with tap water.
My garlic, beetroot, cauliflower and onion seedlings that I planted about 2 weeks ago are pushing through. I did not have my camera with me when I went outside so I will take pictures the next time I go out.
All my corn is now done bearing and I have to pull up the stalks. Next time I will plant much more. Apart from the herbs and green peppers javascript:void(0)we are getting only spinach from the garden now. I planted some more peas from seed since the ones I planted on the 3rd of March, are very slow in germinating. I think I planted about 10 directly into the soil and only 2 are showing up now. Yesterday I planted about 20 seeds.
I made basil pesto with the basil that is in abundance now and also made a basil and parsley pesto. I use the pesto in pasta, with chicken breasts as well as on sandwiches. I froze 3 small containers and 1 is in the fridge for our daily use.
corn, green pepper, chillies basil - growing in the garden
17 march 2011
On Tuesday evening, 15 March 2011, I harvested carrots, basil, chillies, corn and a green pepper. This was all that I needed for dinner that night. I have lots of green peppers, spinach carrots some and different herbs currently growing in the garden. I lost out on some of the corn cobs because I was unsure of when to harvest. My guess is they were ready about 2 month ago, but when I wanted to pick them my husband said no it is not ready yet..
Lesson learnt…do not listen to hubby.
I have planted broccoli, peas, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts seeds in trays. Beets and garlic I have planted directly into the garden and am waiting with bated breath to see if the beets are going to germinate or at least produce. Since I have been sowing beetroot, not one beet has grown to maturity.
On Tuesday evening, 15 March 2011, I harvested carrots, basil, chillies, corn and a green pepper. This was all that I needed for dinner that night. I have lots of green peppers, spinach carrots some and different herbs currently growing in the garden. I lost out on some of the corn cobs because I was unsure of when to harvest. My guess is they were ready about 2 month ago, but when I wanted to pick them my husband said no it is not ready yet..
Lesson learnt…do not listen to hubby.
I have planted broccoli, peas, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts seeds in trays. Beets and garlic I have planted directly into the garden and am waiting with bated breath to see if the beets are going to germinate or at least produce. Since I have been sowing beetroot, not one beet has grown to maturity.
Corn and butternut harvest
On Saturday, 05/03/2011, I harvested corn and a butternut. It was only one butternut because the other one was attacked by pests and I have one plant. There is still one flower on the plant, but I am not sure if it will still produce another butternut.
The corn was just delicious and 2 of them I almost left too late on the plant and some of the kernels started going brown.
I transplanted my first batch of cauliflower seedlings and planted brussels sprouts, jalapeno peppers and some more cauliflower.
The corn was just delicious and 2 of them I almost left too late on the plant and some of the kernels started going brown.
I transplanted my first batch of cauliflower seedlings and planted brussels sprouts, jalapeno peppers and some more cauliflower.
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