November 2, 2010
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| The "Micro-Farm"--Total Row Feet: 256 Four half-rows offered to us for the planting by very generous friends. I had nightmares about not being able to fill such a large area. |
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| My fears were unfounded. Miracle of miracles--everything we planted began to grow. Notice the numerous plant labels and the green color filling the rows. |
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| Well, almost everything began to grow. I am still trying to coax the sugar snap peas to germinate. Everyday I telepathically commune with my seeds--cheering them on. I also water them often. |
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| The Chinese cabbage is huge--absolutely a joy to behold! Every seed planted has grown to this size. Don't be surprised if you get one of these in the mail. November 12, 2010  The garden is thriving, but the sugar snap peas did not respond to my intensive care. I've replanted the area with fennel (empty area in second row from left).  Hoeing and top dressing with fertilizer and compost are my major occupations now that the garden is planted.  Broccoli heads will soon be forming.  Chinese cabbage is just as beautiful as ever.  Three varieties of carrots are growing at the farm: Red-core Chantenay, Danvers, and Nutri-Red.  Globe cabbage is flanked by yellow and red onions.  Caseload shelling peas are beginning to flower.   This picture and the next are of Rainbow Chard. Notice the yellow, orange, and red stems on the same plant.   Watering newly planted radishes and fennel. (Flo & Jimmy's pecan orchard is in the background.)  Checking to see if any beets are ready...  I just couldn't wait! My first beet! |
December 5, 2010
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| Broccoli--sauteed in olive oil with pine nuts over pasta with Parmesan--yum! |
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| This broccoli leaf has no insect damage due to . . . |
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| the sacrificial Chinese cabbage growing next to it! |
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| If you thought the Chinese cabbage was a bumper--wait until you see these! |
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| Check out the pea pods on these English peas. |
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| The carrots look healthy, but not ready yet for harvest. |
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| Sorry about the warm lighting, but this was my morning harvest: beets, chard, and collards. How wonderful is that! |
