The main garden has seen the largest amount of growth this month. Over the past few weeks, my parents have planted a variety of plants and seeds in the main garden.
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| May 12, 2014 MVG Main Garden |
The melons have taken over the corn field. We had a large corn harvest last year and decided to grow a different variety of fruits and veggies in the corn field. This year we have three types of melons, summer squash, and cucumbers growing in the corn field.
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| May 19, 2014 melon plants X 3 |
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| May 19, 2014 cucumber sprouts |
My mother found bitter melon plants at our local nursery. We have used seeds in the past but finding plants will bring forth an earlier harvest (we hope... keep your vines crossed).
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| May 12, 2014 bitter melon box |
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| bitter melon plant |
My family loves to eat certain veggies and our victory garden would not be a garden without tomatoes, beans, peppers, and okra.
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| May 12, 2014 okra and tomatoes |
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| May 19, 2014 peas and bean sprouts |
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| May 19, 2014 bean box |
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| May 12, 2014 sweet pepper box |
The herb garden is growing quickly in the warm summer breeze. The herbs are about ready to be used in soups, salads, and seasonings.
Fuyu survived the winter and is now pushing out small green orbs. Arn't they cute?! There are two orbs so far. My mother is hoping for many more this season.
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| persimmon |
Here is the official list of veggies and fruit growing in the main garden:
Burpee Plants
Plants from our local Nurseries
Bitter Melon
Cantaloupe
Egg plant
Honeydew Melon
Okra
Red Bell Pepper
Summer Squash
Thai Basil
Watermelon
Burpee Seeds
Additional Plants
Catnip
Fuyu Persimmon Tree
Lavendar
Lemon Grass
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Strawberries
Thyme
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| May 19, 2014 MVG Main Garden |
