I used vertical supports to hold my four zucchini plants off the ground this summer. I had given up using tomato cages a few years ago for several reasons. But, I still had the cages hanging around the garden. Employing them as supports for my zucchini was one of those “Huh, I’ve never done this ...
Read More | Just VeggiesI dedicated four posts in early spring based on a do-it-yourself DIY log-grown mushroom class. This harvest-related update is built on upon those four posts: Start: Phase 1, Substrate Acquisition Phase 2, Inoculation Phase 3, Spawn Run Finish: Phase 4, Production Did I Harvest? Yes! Round about early June I noticed one small pancake-sized shiitake ...
Read More | Just VeggiesThe transition of spring transitioning into summer is a terrific time to implement your plan for succession planting. This is the strategy of removing one plant or crop and replanting another plant or crop in that space. It’s typically something we think about for the fall crops, but spring into summer is just as good ...
Read More | Just VeggiesIn the early spring of 2021 I planted a small row of shallots. The 2021 gardening year, particularly for growing anything in the allium family, was pretty much a bust for me. Whether it was the composition of my soil, the unusually wet weather or my lack of fertilizing (not unusual), I never did collect ...
Read More | Just VeggiesUsing an auger attached to a power drill in the garden has been a revelation to me. I was fortunate to receive a Garden Auger Starter Pack from the good folks at Power Planter. This pack includes one 2-in. x 7-in. auger and one 3-in. x 7-in. auger, and I’ve used both over the course ...
Read More | Just VeggiesThis will be my first year growing shiso, which is an herb grown for its aromatic, citrusy-tasting leaves. It’s used primarily in Asian dishes such as salads, noodle dishes and sushi rolls. While I have never grown shiso, I believe I’ve had it in a few dishes during my lifetime. I’m growing Bicolored Shiso from ...
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