The raised beds I love. One in the foreground, two near the playhouse/shed. The beds were planted in Spring, 2010. Previous to the beds I grew tomatoes at some various patches around the house and had a little success with planting pumpkins among the ivy hillside seen just to the right.
Speaking of the pumpkins, they are my favorite thing overall to grow. I make pies (while boldly disregarding seed type between jack-o-lanterns and food pumpkins), and I have made a little soup. Overall, however, I simply like growing pumpkins.
This year, however, has been a bitter pumpkin disappointment. So far, two pumpkins on the vine total, and not a female blossom to be seen. Joke I'm telling family and friends is that I have a well-attended pumpkin fraternity party in the backyard.
Meanwhile, leaf miners are everywhere. They apparently can be controlled by an organic product called Spinosad. I am plotting my next move.
Meanwhile, I planted some broccoli seeds in preparation for winter. I am delighted that all the seeds have germinated, looking forward to getting these in the ground.
Finally, a shot of today's harvest. I've been picking all week, so it doesn't look like much. Had enough to make soup on Monday and Thursday, and gave away a few tomatoes and zucchini.
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