A lot has changed since this thread started….including a number of 'moves'. However, I have been busy with the home front and thought I would revive this thread and do some updates with pictures of my current garden (if I can remember how to upload them). For now I will just give you a run down of what has become of the last 2yrs.
I currently have (5) raised garden beds about 8'x4'x16". I currently have (1) designated for my garlic. I have planted over 100 heads of garlic that were planted in the fall and will be harvested this summer. The strain I decided to go with is one that I planted the year before. It is a beautiful medium sized bulb with purple streaks of color. The strain originated in Vietnam back in the 80s I believe and is called "Deerfield Purple". I really enjoyed the flavor and it did so well that I decided to go strictly with one strain this year (2nd generation). One can never have enough garlic.
The other beds (as of last year) were home to a number of veggies: Swiss Chard, Red Onion, Eggplant, a variety of peppers, Celery, Broccoli, & many varieties of lettuce. I also have two tee-pees build from tall branches that were home to sugar snap peas. A 1/4 barrel filled with Asparagus root. I planted tomatoes as well, and watermelon. There was also a large 'squash patch' with (9) large mounds; Butternut, Zucchini, Summer, Patty Pan, Buttercup, and others. Then (because that wasn't enough), I planted potatoes in 8 burlap sacs. It was a good harvest to say the least. However, the aphids did a number on my pepper plants and I couldn't shake them. I wasn't able to harvest as many peppers as I would have liked but such is gardening. I will try to figure out the posting of pics again and show a few of the layout.
Spring is right around the corner which means it's almost time to start the seeds! I cannot wait to get my hands back in the dirt this year. Vegetables I would like to add this year would be Sweet Potatoes, and Corn. I have never grown either so it should be a fun learning experience.
E.T.A: a photo