We've embarked upon Garden Season 2011. We always start out very ambitious, dreaming of luscious rows of veggies. Last year we pared down and only did a few basics. Only the tomato and cucumber survived to give us a tiny little harvest.
We're getting bigger this year. Or so we hope.
The plan:
Cherry Tomatoes - we have a fairly good track record with these. Not many made it into the house last year because Colin would make a beeline for the ripe red ones and before I could get to him, into his mouth they would go. He's promised to leave us some this year.
Cucumber - another winner. We had fewer last year than the year before but we're good for at least a few (dozen).
Lettuce - not a winner but we keep trying. We can get it to grow but it always tastes bitter and we don't eat it.
Spinach - a new entry this year. I have no expectations so I won't be disappointed if it doesn't work.
Okra - another new try. I hate it. John likes it.
Summer Squash - I can't remember if we've tried this one before. I think I would remember if we had been successful. We discovered last summer that both the boys love squash (I hate it).
Green and Red Peppers - We had good success a couple years ago. They never made it past the sprout stage last year.
Corn - I've given up on this one but John continues to try it year after year. This year he's planted 3 or 4 varieties.
So there you have it. Depending on how well things go - I may become that crazy lady at church who brings sacks full of tomatoes and makes people take them home.
We're getting bigger this year. Or so we hope.
The plan:
Cherry Tomatoes - we have a fairly good track record with these. Not many made it into the house last year because Colin would make a beeline for the ripe red ones and before I could get to him, into his mouth they would go. He's promised to leave us some this year.
Cucumber - another winner. We had fewer last year than the year before but we're good for at least a few (dozen).
Lettuce - not a winner but we keep trying. We can get it to grow but it always tastes bitter and we don't eat it.
Spinach - a new entry this year. I have no expectations so I won't be disappointed if it doesn't work.
Okra - another new try. I hate it. John likes it.
Summer Squash - I can't remember if we've tried this one before. I think I would remember if we had been successful. We discovered last summer that both the boys love squash (I hate it).
Green and Red Peppers - We had good success a couple years ago. They never made it past the sprout stage last year.
Corn - I've given up on this one but John continues to try it year after year. This year he's planted 3 or 4 varieties.
Casaba Melon - This one is a long shot. We saved some seed from a melon we got in our CSA bag last summer. It was locally grown so we know it's possible. We'll see if it's possible for us.
Asparagus - new this year. The package is still sitting on our kitchen counter.
Asparagus - new this year. The package is still sitting on our kitchen counter.
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| Seed starts in the kitchen window |
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| Cucumber sprouts |
So there you have it. Depending on how well things go - I may become that crazy lady at church who brings sacks full of tomatoes and makes people take them home.
5:41 PM
Kim, I can give you a zucchini recipe I am pretty sure you will like....chocolate zucchini cake! Let me know if you want to trade anymore garden stories, recipes. I have great luck w/leaf lettuces.
Kay Ison (Katie's mom)
10:04 PM
I love your last line...growing up in the parsonage, we have had several sacks of veggies thrust upon us! Now that I actually want some...I haven't gotten any! Good luck growing!