The garden is looking very good for May 27th. I've never had this many things this big at this time of year.

We even found a couple of tomatoes.


Beets are ready. Peas have been coming off for a while. We have also been eating a few kohlbari which are quite good and easy to grow.

Can't keep up with Chard

Broccoli is blooming.

I just need some more bell peppers. The ones I planted are up but they grow so slow. I think I will buy a dozen or so, so I don't have to wait so long.

I also can't keep up with the potatoes. I need to bank them about everyother day. Half of my aspargus are finally up. The corn I planted through hole in black plastic came up much better that the plain row and is growing much faster. More heat?


Ethan's flowers are still coming along.



Roses

Friday 18th: I am at Six flags Magic Mountain with Kailab and the other seniors. Emily is the gardener this week. She claims I have a broccoli head the size of her hand and that the bell peppers have not come up yet. She is a good little gardener so hopefully everything will be good when I get back after being gone for four days.

So I think I have about everything in the ground. Of course I still have a couple batches of corn to plant but otherwise everything is planted.

About a week ago I planted a row of sorghum that Dad gave me (Happy Birthday Dad). They should give my beans something to climb on and provide some good bird watching opportunities in the fall. Oh and they are a nice treat. That reminds me--I still have to plant some more beans.

This week I put out some more cabbage, finished of the chili and tomato rows, replaced some plants that died, planted some cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, and (what the heck) a couple hills of eggplant. Also planted a row of bell peppers since I can't figure out which of my remaining chili plants are bells.

This is my normal week for putting in the garden. It is sure nice to be eating veggies instead of just planting them. Now it is time for that long wait until the first tomato sets and then eventually ripens. At least I can chew on some lettuce, spinach, chard, or peas while I wait.

Roses, chives, and thyme are blooming. I even planted a few flowers (ones you cant eat) for Laura for Mother's Day

I haven't planted anything else. Getting ready to take Ethan to MCT next week but here are some pictures of my arugula, broccoli, and kohlrabi.

Arugula with chard in foreground

Broccoli is taking off

Kohlrabi is growing away