Garden: White House Kitchen GardenThe 1,100-square-foot garden includes 55 kinds of vegetables, including peppers, spinach and arugula. The selection is a wish list put together by White House chefs.
Garden: John Stanley's GardenI have four, raised, square-foot gardens (three are 4x4; 1 is 2x4), one in-ground square-foot garden (3x4), one Earthbox, and one Garden Patch Grow Box. I also have some peppers growing in front of my house (in-ground).
Garden: kimmy's escapemy garden is always changing, lots of colours, textures and scents. i live in the valley of kamloops, across the street we have cactus, sage brush and the odd rattle snake. it is very hot and dry here and can be very cold in the winter, it can be quite a challenge to find and keep plants that can make it through our climate changes, but as all gardeners, i love the challenge. i loved the english country garden my grandmother grew, so that is the main theme of my own garden, as well as mixing more heat tolerant plants. i must say that morning glories, foxglove, and lavender,look soft and soothing beside the large exotic caster beans that flourish here. we have different varities of tomatoes and peppers, most veggies do very well here. lots of perenials, bulbs and corms. i'm trying to downsize the amount of baskets and containers i've had in the past because of how hard it is on the plants to keep any kind of moisture. bigger containers may be the answer i guess!
Garden: Fairview Christian Church GardenFairview Church Garden was on the Kansas City Urban Farms and Gardens tour for 2009, July 28! We are a community vegetable garden(using organic practices), Youth Garden 50 x 50, supported by the Missouri Extension office and Missouri Master gardeners, some raised bed areas with flowers and vegetables, 4 plots for local gardeners, roughly 20 x 20 with main garden about 340 x 40, growing tomatoes, mostly hierlooms, (cherokee purple, amana orange, carolina gold). We also have Peppers(bells, jalapenos, anahiems, cherrys), Eggplant, Kale, Swiss Chard, Corn, Potatoes(purples, pontiac, klondike), Greenbeans, Squash, Cucumblers, Okra(burgandy), Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, Beets, Onions, and Garlic. Whewwww.... we have a few herbs...Dill, Chives, Parsley, Basil(green, christmas, red) Horseradish, Mint(chocolate and apple), lastly Borage. Flowers such as marigolds, zinnias, petunias, and nasturtium.
Garden: Wulf's Victory GardenThis is Wulf's Victory Garden. Location is near Waco Airfield & Museum in Troy, Ohio. I grow from seed cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and other edible stuff.
Garden: Boxes and PotsThe yard is in an older area and had been let go for a few years. My garden consists of 3 square boxes and 3 long planters plus several pots of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Vegetables are peas, carrots, cucumber, peppers, eggplant, broccoli, lettuce, radish, onions and tomatoes. I planted rhubarb in the yard as well. I also have 2 small flowerbeds. I also have most of a garden plot in one of the community gardens. I haven't been in it for about a week so I'm not sure what's going on with it. Potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, beans, carrots, onions, beets, turnips, cucumbers, squash and pumpkin. If I get much of a crop I'm going to have to buy another freezer! I'm quite excited to see how things do. I planted several things that I never have before.
Garden: Trouble TreeI have a 6' x 20' plot on a slightly sloping area in my yard. When the sun decides to give the rain a vacation, it will shine on the garden from late morning until late afternoon. The western side of the garden has a split rail fence with chicken wire against which about twelve vigorous tomato plants are quickly maturing. Beans and peas are also growing at the north end of the garden and are graciously supported by the fence. At the southern end a cantaloupe and a few watermelons plants are reaching outwards into an adjoining flower bed. Cucumbers, onions, peppers - sweet and hot, and zucchini contend for the limited space in the garden and seem to care little for the mossy bricks laid down for stepping stones. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, mint, and eggplant battle for the remaining space. The lettuce has already yielded many delicious salads and is promising much more throughout the season. At the northern end a mystery lilac tree grows, tightly knit with two other as yet unidentified flowering bushes, and provides shelter to a lone artichoke experiment.
The name 'Trouble Tree' is inspired by my father. When I was very young, my dad would come home from work each day and devote just a few moments to leaving his frustrations from work at his 'trouble tree.' Touching the leaves and appreciating this simple miracle allowed him to shed the stress that often followed him home. My garden functions in much the same way for me on a daily basis.
Garden: Northern AcresWe live on 80 acres of woods,marsh,bog,wild field & pond. We are blessed with abundant and fascinating wildlife. We moved here in '06 to retire and simplify life. I vowed not to be tied to large and numerous gardens as my health is failing. I decided on a veggie garden with small beds and herb borders. I use a lot of fresh herbs in cooking,garnish, and healing. Each bed can be easily worked from a network of mulched pathways and instead of the one acre garden we once had to have to feed our large family, this garden provides enough for fresh eating and attractive plantings.
In our front yard there was an existing crescent moon perennial garden we haven't been able to resist adding to until the borders are bursting and it was going to have to be expanded in some way. A new bed was tilled this summer and now we have mirror image gardens in the front yard on either side of a cement bench. We have just begun the plantings.
In the back yard a tiny daylily bed has been replaced by a partial sun perennial garden, a small pond and border plantings. I have planted roses which I love but have not had good luck with in our previous home.
To the west of the house, against the woods, we have a hosta bed that is beautifully serene.
Our gardens are always evolving and quirky and challenge me to find ways to limit the work and enlist helpful hands and minds.
I am by by no means a professional I just enjoy the sun, soil and challenge- So welcome to my garden
Garden: Outdoors and HouseplantsI love to garden both inside and outside. I recently started a 24 x 20 garden spot. I am growing tomatoes, green peppers, pumpkins, zucchini, winter squash. I also love to grow flowers in my yard primarily perennials.
Garden: Canadian City Townhouse EdiblesSince we moved into our townhouse, we have experimented with growing fruits & veggies in our south-facing, full-sun garden. There is not a lot of space to work with but we have been pleased with our yields, from swiss chard to strawberries.
Garden: Victoria's Secret GardenThis year I planted mostly veggies that I can use to make baby food for our 8 month old and meals for my husband and I. So far things are growing great. Tomatoes, Cucumber, Spinach, Herbs, Pumpkin, Squash, Beets, Peas, Green Peppers, Carrots and Strawberries.
Garden: Jan's GardenI have planted a variety of vegetables. Primarily garlic, tomatoes, peppers, onions, carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers, brussel sprouts, beans, peas and sweet potatoes.
Garden: Leonard Family GardensVegetable: Tomatoe, potatoe, cucumber, pumpkin, squash, garlic, onion, carrot, bean, pea, zucchini, raspberry, etc.
Perrenial: Bearded iris, phlox, sedum, peony, poppy, hosta, day lilly, coneflower, daisy, bee balm, holly hock, lupin, etc, etc, etc.
Garden: Vegetabletomatoes, lettuce, celery, peppers and squash for the first year...more next year
Garden: The Backyard GardenI envision this 13' X 14' piece of land to be my little urban farm. We only took possession of it the first of Aug, so I have until next spring to plan. Until then, I have my wishlist. Any feedback is appreciated!
2010 Wishlist:
Sunflowers
Tomatoes of all kinds
Summer squash
Lettuce Greens
Green Beans
Broccoli
Asparagus
Sweet Corn
Garlic
Sweet Peppers (Red & Green)
Butternut/Acorn Squash
Herbs: Basil, thyme, cilantro, oregano, sage, rosemary
Garden: First Time GardenerBeans, peas, tomatoes, cucumber, turnips, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, potatoes, lettuce, pumpkins, green peppers, zucchini, cantaloupe
Garden: Renfrew GardenWe are renting this place from a friend of ours who grew up at this house - his parents, and especially his Father, were awesome Italian gardeners. When we moved in, Tony, our landlord, told us with tears in his eyes how beautiful the garden was (it had been left for 3 years and was now covered in packed dirt and dandelions!!) and we vowed to bring it back to what it once was. We also have a greenhouse. You name it - we planted it and as it's our first time as gardeners; we've learned a great deal about soil, spacing, water/sun and patience!! We have the tallest sunflowers in the neighborhood because Tony's dad had them - now we do too - over ten feet tall!! We grow tomatoes, peas, onions(green&red), lettuce, cabbage, beets, swiss chard, strawberries, potatoes, radishes, carrots, green and yellow beans, many types of zucchini and squash and peppers, green, red and various hot ones. It's a very rewarding adventure !
Garden: Jane's GardenI have had raised beds for quite some years, but two years ago I decided to go to square foot gardening. I plant peas, carrots, various lettuces, several different herbs, peppers (jalapeno and chili), garlic, onions, cucumbers, spinach, potatoes and beans. I built a spiral herb garden this summer to plant next year.
Garden: My Piece of ParadiseGarden is fully raised beds, apparently I am told this is the secret to my success. I am a new gardener, all are perrenials accept for a few herbs and peppers.
Garden: Veggie TownVegetable garden. 2nd year. Corn, zuchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, egg plant, cucumbers, radishes, green beans, carrots, tomatillo, lettuce, muck melon, summer and winter squashm herbs. Had success last year with pumpkins and potatoes also. Full sun 8+ hours per day and is watered by hand or sprinkler daily for a least 1/2 hour. Very loose mixed soil of peat, compost, clay, and sheep and mushroom manure.
Garden: Vegetable GardenI have a 25' x 39' area in the back yard, I was lucky enough that my landlord allowed a garden. This year my husband and I made raised beds in that area, I love it. If it rains allot the soil drains well, where some people have complained of drowning gardens doing the raised bed thing seems to have saved our garden. My tomatoes have really taken off this year:)
Garden: CitrusmanI grow container citrus, from seeds, and eventually from cuttings and through grafts. I have a balcony full of tomato plants, peppers, and herbs. I love my garden and the rewards of seeing it grow are inexplicable. Trying to get some lemon and lime trees started, but I don't know if they'll survive the winter.
Garden: Yancy's Gardentomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, squash, watermelon, cucumbers, green beans, purple beans, strawberries, asparagus, peppers, cilantro, garlic, basil, dill, corn. eggplant. I'm saving seeds to plant for next year. Also growing lemon seeds and apple seeds. Grapes and more.
Garden: Monnie's GardenSuburban garden. I love flowers - grow as many type of lilies as I can lay my hands on. Have small veggie area about 16' x 8'and this year grew broccoli, cauliflowers, french beans, cucumbers, celery potatoes,peppers and chilli peppers. We grow apples - (wonderful crop - we are eating them at the moment) and soft fruits raspberries, red and black currants.I have a grass garden and a lavender bed. Wouldn't be the most well organised garden in the world but I Love it. I will try anything.
Garden: Veggies1st year of our backyard garden....very small, yet we had a great crop of tomatoes, peppers, green onions and lettuce. Brussel sprouts refused to produce any sprouts.
Garden: Oregon Sage and PineMine is a high desert environment. NOT the sand and cactus that many think of when we say "desert" but the sagebrush-steppe of the Northern Great Basin. We have an arid dry climate also filled with thick stands of Ponderosa Pine tree forests about 12 miles north of our small pleasant rural community. I have loved gardening all of my life and concentrate on herbs, perennials and edibles for thier food and esthetic value.
A photographer and writer I also love using my garden and garden products in my art.
I also LOVE friends who garden and love to learn about garden efforts of folks in differing climates and environments.
Regards,
Mari
Garden: A Puglia GardenIn the vegetable garden we currently have lettuce, onions, garlic, cauliflower, cabbage, peas, artichokes, asparagus, rape, strawberries and potatos. Tomatoes, peppers and courgettes to be added later.
The family garden is being redesigned now, with new lawns and shrubs around our seating area.
Garden: Jesse's GardensExcited for the coming Spring! Blooms of crocus, crunchy sweet peas and dirt under my fingernails!
Garden: little slice of heavenA first time gardener at best. Who knew gardening could be such a joy. My little slice of heaven aka plot is located in a community garden and measures 10' x 20'. Its strictly organic, I swear by sea soil and fish fertilizer.
Garden: Back Yard dreampond,fountains,vegetables,annual and perennial flowers, fruit, paths and rock walls, Trellis and decks, firepit and benches....Beautiful!
Garden: MJ's Culebra gardenI garden about 30 feet from a salt water bay on the Caribbean Sea which makes for some interesting challenges. Vegetables, herbs, orchids and more can thrive and/or die with a rise in the salty wind. But it keeps me happy!
Garden: Marc's Arad GardenMy all year round arid climate/desert garden is about 430 square meters on 2 levels on a east facing slope in Arad,Israel.From the garden the view is quite spectacular looking in to the great rift valley with the Dead Sea and beyond that the mountains of the Kingdom of Jorden.Outside my garden is the Judean desert and a wadi[dry river bed]with limestone caves used by Beduins up till the '90 and probably by ancient man.
Lower garden is in back of the house and is mostly trees.One section is a succulent garden surrounding a Washingtonia palm with several cactus in between.Edible fruit trees include[included a Granny Smith apple],white mulberry,2 figs,loquat,lemon,lemon-lime and red grapefruit,2 pomagranites and an almond.Ornamental trees are 2 Washingtonia palms,pepper,jacaranda,2 chinaberries,pastacia & misc.desert specie.An overgrown privet has reached tree size.
Upper level in front of the house is between 2 rows of 10 Jerusalem[aleppo]pines on opposite borders.Trees are a Norway Island pine[from house pot],tipuanna[biggest],3 ficus,2 white locust,fig,tabor oak and spike trunked unidentified.Between the trees and against the house are many many pots as the tree roots have closed much of the garden space.As it is,the soil is on limestone bedrock and less than a meter thick.In the ground are many aloes and succulants,some lantana as well as agaves.Under the pines aloes are the only plant that grows well.A pointsette is about 2M tall as I've had it since the 90's!
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John CosshamVery VERY keen composter who attempts to grow lots of food too..
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Elizabeth AThis is our fourth year here, and I am still trying out various plants in various sites, both perennials and annuals, to see what likes being in which garden, all of which get varying degrees of shade. Herbs are also a favourite, and I've begun to grow some tomatoes and hot peppers. A "temenos" is a parcel of land reserved as a sacred retreat, and this is my experience of my gardens, inclusive of hard work, meditation, joy and relaxation. Montreal's summers are short; our gardening months are intensive and celebratory!
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Connie/exreaAfter moving from MS where I failed 2x at gardening, I had little hope of getting a good yield from my garden here in IL. But alas it doesn't get so hot here so it did not burn up!! I started out with a small plot for this year & found I should have made it a lot bigger. So far I have canned 4 batches of beans, a batch of beets & carrots. I picked some summer squash but couldn't resist eating it...YUM I tried a new recipe for the Green peppers I got. Green pepper jelly! I was delighted at the outcome! It is really gooooood!!
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WilliamI am an avid gardener. I am always looking for more specific planting times for all kinds of S. California edible garden vegetables. I am also going to plant citrus trees and pomegranate trees this fall.
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Neil and Paulwe are a couple of urbanites that bought our first house about 5yrs ago. it was a well established garden, mostly perennials and shrubs. with a great little pond. so far we haven't killed off too much with our "black thumbs" LOL and we are getting better with new landscaping and vegetable plot we have done ourselves with some Family help
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Sa-SaMy small garden is in Edmonton, Alberta
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Marsha DuncanIt's November now, and I should be thinking of the Holidays coming up but every time I pass by the garden, I get excited about what next years garden will bring.
I want everyone to know, who may have a problem with animals, that the chicken wire fence worked fantastic!! No critters whatsoever. Just slugs. Yuk. But I found a solution for that too.
Thanks to Jeff Hunters suggestion, we are going to utilize the fence next year with cucumbers. And we are also going to utilize our lake by installing an irrigation system. Zero cost for water, never have to fertilize and we will be 100% organic.
By the way....the guard rails used for our raised beds work fantanstic. You can sit on the edge and pick away. Great for your back.
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MelissaI am a 40 something homesteader who loves playing in my gardens, growing my own food, and harvesting leaves and bark from the medicinal plants we grow in our little corner of the world.
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Jeni Garden Photo:One of my hot peppers is the sidez of my left hand allready. It will probably be turning brownish within the next month or so.
Garden Photo:Pepperplant (Capsicum Annuum). Seeded: September 2008. Caption: May 2009 - after harvest of the fine small red pepper (and repotting to a bigger pot) the plant continued to grow and have fruited a full batch of new peppers during summer 2009. Peppers are clearly not limited to a single summer.
Garden Photo:Peppers... The light yellowish ones are great in salads, they arnt hot, but MILD...
Garden Photo:I'm growing different varieties of cherry tomatoes,lettuce,and peppers as well as many other veggies like......
Garden Photo:been having problems with my peppers here and there rotting while still on the stem. But this is improving over time and i'm seeing less of it.
Garden Photo:Vegetable bed 4, being dug over for tomatos, peppers and courgettes