Saturday, May 31, 2014

May brings plants, sprouts, and fruit to the main garden.

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.

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.

May 19, 2014 melon plants X 3
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).

May 12, 2014 bitter melon box
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.
May 12, 2014 okra and tomatoes
May 19, 2014 peas and bean sprouts
May 19, 2014 bean box
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.

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

May 19, 2014 MVG Main Garden



Sunday, May 4, 2014

What is growing on the patio for summer 2014?

basil
The seedlings are growing and the veggie plants have arrived! The patio garden is loving the warm California weather which has contributed to the growth of the seedlings and the plants.

assorted sweet peppers
Here is a list of the veggies on the patio. Most of the plants and seeds were bought from Burpee. My family has bought seeds from this company for years.

Burpee Plants


Burpee Seeds

Additional Plants
Kumquat tree
Sweet Basil
Catnip
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
 
So far the plants and seedlings have settled in nicely and are growing strong. Here are a few photos that show the growth on the patio over the past month.

Kumquat on March 25, 2014
Kumquat on April 24, 2014
Kumquat on May 4, 2014
Cucumber on April 10, 2014
Cucumber on April 24, 2014
Cucumber on May 4, 2014
French Filet Bean on April 10, 2014
French Fillet & Blue Lake beans on April 24, 2014
French Filet & Blue Lake beans on May 4, 2014
Corn on April 10, 2014
Corn on April 24, 2014
Corn on May 4, 2014
Catnip on April 24, 2014
Catnip on May 4, 2014