Guinea Pigs

Things are going fairly well in the garden. The cucumbers are stretching pretty high, about 5 feet, I think. The tomatoes are coming up nicely, and are requiring a cage to hold them up for support. Crops are growing at different rates but overall are showing promising signs. Even the indoor seeding of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts is coming along nicely.

I had the opportunity to serve guests lettuce, beets and swiss chard this weekend. My poor test subjects didn’t even see it coming. The beets were a hit, as the young, sweet oven roasted reds took on a great flavor, enhanced by freshness. The lettuce was received well by those who tried it, and the swiss chard was appreciated by some, despised by others. The chard can be a bit bitter admittedly, but I still enjoy it.

The compost is decomposing well and I hope to be able to use it soon. The leafy crops are ready to be consumed, and in their place I hope to lay down my compost and the four vegetables I’m indoor seeding at the moment.

I also got some deep pots that I have drilled at the bottom (for drainage) and plan to use for carrots, possibly potatoes, and the “Scarborough Fair” herbs.

With much back yard space and recent knowledge that Butternut Squash will likely grow well under current conditions, I’m going to try to plant that in hopes of some good soup around Thanksgiving time a few months away.

I’m quite excited at the possibilities and hoping for success with the current remaining crops.