Monday, September 5, 2011




Starting seeds for the fall garden. We will have 2 plots this time. Starting Zucchini, Broccoli. Tomatoes, and Onions. We have black plastic over the beds to try to "bake out" nematodes and other possible pests/diseases.

Sunday, August 21, 2011


The Southern Peas are pretty much done. The Pole beans grew very well. No significant pests and minimal care for both of these type of beans. The pole beans were not very good for eating. Maybe I let them get too ripe.
Planning for the fall garden- Broccoli, and maybe Zucchini.

Sunday, July 24, 2011



Starting to harvest some southern peas(Black eyed peas). The pole beans are starting to get more pods. They all seem to be thriving in the hot weather. No significant pests or diseases. The tall wire cages are working well.

Sunday, July 10, 2011


Southern Peas and Pole beans growing, doing well so far. Should have a pretty good harvest in 3-4 weeks.

Sunday, June 19, 2011


Pole beans and southern peas (Black eyed peas) planted. Germination rate for the seeds was near 100%. The lower parts of the trellises for the pole beans are in place. These beans can get very tall. It looks like the summer rains have started.
Looking forward to working on the new community garden again on 6/25

Sunday, May 29, 2011


Skip ahead in the garden. Lots of tomatoes. I pick them early so they don't get attacked by pests. The plants are starting to dwindle and the beans are done. Looking forward to pole beans and southern peas(which are really beans) during the heat of summer.

Sunday, May 8, 2011


This is kind of a difficult gardening time in central FL. The daytime temps are high, but the rainy season hasn't started yet. The plants are stressed and need a lot of water. (Especially in raised beds).
Lots of tomatoes, no ripening yet.