The garden grows daily and works hard to take away the more depressing things in life like my niece getting a nose ring, Fox News, internet SPAM and Cadillac Escalades. Just 15 minutes in front of it revives me. Just seeing things grow is a positive force.
Peas: The peas have accelerated growth this week. They are starting to bush out. Soon I’ll have to build a trellis for them. I think I’ll drill a 1/2 hold in the board and put in some kind of pipe in an inverted “U” shape.
Cucumbers: I do love the pickles so hopefully these 4 squares of cucumbers will provide enough to last the winter. They grow one leaf at a time, unlike the others that kind of grow evenly.
Swiss Chard: I had Swiss chard for the first time at my uncles house in Minnesota. It was wonderful creamy stuff! I planted 2 squares worth. The Square foot gardening book tends to think this plot will be good for two people but right now I don’t think there will be enough chard to keep me happy.
Paris Island Lettuce: I admit I picked up this seed packet just because it said “Paris” on it. It sounded exotic. The variety is called “Paris Island Cos” and so far it seems to be coming up very well.
Maple-Copter impostors: We have the most glorious maple in the back yard. It towers up a good 100 feet or more. Each spring, it sends its denizens of maple-copters out to take over the yard. The little feathery copter blades are all through the garden. At first I left them in the garden thinking they would be good mulch. To my amazement, I now have several maple trees growing! It’s a shame to yank them up after the long journey they took. (just in case you don’t recognize it, look to the bottom right of the yellow marigold flower)
