It is now the second day of July and we've had some lovely hot days as well as some big rains. This year I planted my vegetable garden in rows, instead of my usual blocks. When you plant in blocks, you can fit more in, but I wanted a traditional look to my garden.
As a result, things are growing and getting bigger. I still have many barriers in place to keep the bunnies at bay. They especially love tiny beet seedlings. I have replanted a couple of times.
Underneath the "ghost" are two zucchini plants. I have had problems with cucumber beetles for years now, to the point where I don't even bother to grow cucumbers. But I have enough fabric that I can cover the zucchinis and just lift it to pollinate and water, if necessary.
Something different that I did this year was to plant a double row of zinnias and cosmos. I just put the seed in the ground in very late spring and they are coming up very well. I can't wait until they start blooming! I planted all of my tomatoes inside and had grow lights on them. I did the same with my peppers, but I did buy a four pack of jalapeno peppers.
I also have green beans, yellow beans, two kinds of lettuce, carrots (they are not coming up so well), onions, beets, potatoes, basil and dill which self-seeded from last year. I did plant some strawberry plants but they are only just getting established. I will have to wait until next June to get some berries.
Anything I didn't or can't grow, I can just procure from one of the many Amish farm stands in my area. How is your garden growing?
