Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Mayo
I wanted to share a favorite “recipe” that my husband and son enjoy every summer: 1. Dig out a few potatoes from the garden, wash, cut in quarters and boil (or microwave) until tender....
Author: Emily MySFG
Spring Success, Summer Failure
Well, the long and short of it is, my spring veggies did AMAZING and my summer veggies have been okay at best, terrible at worst. Here’s how things are looking, and a harvest report....
Zach’s Aquaponic Garden
I finally got a chance to visit my sister in Las Vegas and see the AMAZING aquaponic garden her husband Zach built. Besides being beautiful, it is very small (their yard is tiny!) and...
It’s finally summer!
Summer has finally arrived–with the heat, thunderstorms, and all. Thank goodness! These pictures are a little late, they were taken two weeks ago. Unfortunately, I had two wisdom teeth removed, and it’s knocked me...
First Harvest of 2011
Though we had the longest winter/spring EVER (since I’ve lived here), it has been great for my hardy and semi-hardy veggies! Check out my first harvest: I am swimming in parsley! Even though I...
All About Soil
Soil is probably THE most important component of a successful garden. When it comes to soil, there are many options, each with it’s benefits and drawbacks. Here I will outline some soil choices, and...
It’s still winter. . .
Not a week goes by that we haven’t had cold temperatures, rain, and hail. It’s light at 9 o’clock at night, yet there is snow on the mountains (LOTS OF IT)! The good news...
My Mix (Modified Mel’s Mix)
I’ve had some questions and confusion about Mel’s Mix vs. my suggestion for Modified Mel’s Mix (My Mix) vs. other garden soil options. I’ve decided to write specifically about each choice. Go here to...
Beans
Beans (bush and pole) are a tender vegetable that grow best in warm weather. Spring Planting Beans do not transplant well. Plant bean seeds directly in the garden during the week of the last frost....
Peppers
Peppers are a very-tender vegetable that grow best in warm weather. Spring Planting Peppers take a long time to grow from seed to harvest. In most areas there is not enough time to grow...
