Prater 75 #1 Posted June 25, 2012 So far everything is looking good. Just curious if anyone sells any of their produce at farmers markets or through craigslist? We are thinking if things keep going well for us that we may try to sell squash this fall and a few things next year. We will be doubling the size of the garden for some fall produce. Here is one of our watermellon plants taking over the area Our first watermellon eggplants are starting also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #2 Posted June 25, 2012 Crops look great so far...is that the wheat straw mulch idea in place there? Looks like that idea is working out pretty good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #3 Posted June 25, 2012 Yes, thats the wheat straw. As you can see I missed a few grass shoots as I was putting down the straw. I guess a few shoots of grass are not harming anything yet...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #4 Posted June 25, 2012 Oh wow,Steve! I'm sitting here wishing I could get 1 tomato and you have such a great garden! Got mine in late ,been about 3 weeks now. Great job on that garden! :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #5 Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks Rich, Our tomatoes are ok, the hail really took the bushes down. We have an issue with fruitworms, trying to stay as organic as possible but I had to put some seven dust on the larger tomatoes and we still seem to have some worms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 82 #6 Posted June 26, 2012 I wish I were half the gardener that you are Steve. Nice work! When are you going to become a full blown farmer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #7 Posted June 26, 2012 So far its been all luck on my side. I am sure if I do decide to make a few extra dollars to cover some expenses that I will see a wrath of locusts on the field... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #8 Posted June 26, 2012 Here are a few more shots taken this last week. Orange Bell about half of what we picked this last week, minus the corn...Local market had a good deal on some Getting some peppers ready for Pickling...Still learning though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #9 Posted June 26, 2012 A peck of pickled peppers Steven Prater pickled... I just had to :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #10 Posted June 26, 2012 LOL, They did not turn out quit so well though. I cant seem to keep the pressure cooker from causing the liquid to boil out of the jar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
