Corn
Radishes
Beets
Carrots
Garlic
Onions
Tomatoes
Squash
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Peppers (banana, bell, hot)
Okra
Strawberries
I have several plants of everything. Most of the stuff has more then one row. That isn't including my herbs or flowers.
Oh, did I mention that it is 100% organic? Yeah, basically that means I have crazy amounts of grass and weeds growing in it and the only way to get rid of them is by pulling them or hoeing them. Our tiller is broken, the one we borrowed had to be returned to the owner (it didn't work right either, so it wasn't the best anyway) so I can't even get between the rows tilled to help knock back some of the weeds and grass. I have no idea what to do with 300 beets. I have radishes coming out my ears, and my poor squash is so big they are starting to break at the base. I know next year will be a lot better because not only will we have more time to plan and prep the ground, we will also have experience. My son will be a year older so that will maybe make things easier, and I will hopefully have a better idea of what I am doing. However, none does me any good today. Because today I have this beautiful garden that really needs some tender loving care, and I just can't seem to provide all it needs.
Incase you didn't know, we just moved into our house a month and a half ago. This is the reason I didn't have much time to prep and plan out my garden better, or get more reliable tiller.
Your garden looks so much better than mine! I have a 5, 7, and almost 1 year old and we are a.p. so the baby doesn't like to not be touching me. This is our first big garden, first time our yard has been tilled, and im scared we didn't plant enough. Now, my tomatoes have a disease, so I either am no longer organic, or I get no tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It is a lot of work, especially when you are an AP. My son is makes it very challenging to work in it like I should. I feel like I am either nursing him, holding him, or laying beside him while he sleeps. It does help that he loves being outside playing with the kitten and puppy (also, I have a wonderful husband and mom that have done more then their fair share of work in it).
DeleteAnyway, to the tomatoes...I would hate to see the organic go away so maybe we can fix them organically. I haven't had this issue with mine so I did some research and what I have found is this;
Baking-Soda Spray
Baking soda contains sodium bicarbonate, which has antifungal properties that can help naturally control early tomato blight, powdery mildew and anthracnose. Baking-soda spray consists of 1 tablespoon of baking soda mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once you have thoroughly mixed the baking soda with the oil, add 1 gallon of water and 1/2 teaspoon of castile soap. For easier application, transfer the baking-soda mixture to a pump sprayer and thoroughly apply the spray to the tomato plants, ensuring the mixture covers both the upper and lower leaves as well as the soil. Multiple applications every 5 to 7 days may be needed in order to control the fungal disease. The baking-soda spray can be used as a preventive measure or to control the fungus at the first signs of infection.
Give it a try and let me know how it works. :)