My vegetables in the garden is coming along, some faster than others. I am fortunate that I can plant the seeds and seedlings in the ground a lot earlier than some other people as technically, I live in the sub-tropics. Most of the plants here were planted in early March through early April.
The first of my produce from the garden:
I was at a loss on what to do with such a small amount of green beans. I steamed them for about 5 minutes and served them alongside the grape tomatoes as an appetizer with some wasabi mayonnaise.
I had been planning to buy a persimmon tree at the nursery, and when I went over, the fruit trees were on sale @ 50% off. I purchased a peach tree also and planted them both in the side yard where we are in the process of creating a fruit orchard. We have a bit more space, so I may go get a couple more trees next payday. The trees are hard to see in the photo as they are not much more than sticks with leaves. I wonder how many years until they start producing? There is a Japanese saying that says, "peaches and chestnuts in three years, and persimmons in eight." I don't know how old these trees are, so it will have to be a surprise.
The pear tree in our backyard has fruit growing on it. The tree was (I'm assuming) planted by the former owners. We are going on our 4th year in this house, and this is the first year this tree has borne any fruit. I think the fertilizing spikes we have put into the ground the last two years are finally having an effect on the tree. It will be wonderful to harvest the pears when they are ripe, and it will be a good opportunity for me to learn the can home grown produce.
I never grew anything prior to last year, and this is all new to me. I must say that I am quite enjoying seeing things grow. The butternut squash I planted from a seed from a store bought squash and saved the seeds from is even blooming and growing baby squash. Same with the acorn squash. It is really quite wonderful. If only the critters will stay out of the beds. I think the squirrels are using my beds to hide stuff in, as I often see small holes dug up in the dirt.
Your garden is looking lovely! A couple of our fruit trees looked like sticks in their first year planted as well, but they have all taken off and are starting to look more like trees and less like sticks.
ReplyDeleteBTW, bargain price on those fruit trees!. I would have snapped them up as well.
Fantastic beginings. Poached pears galore :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are making me excited to harvest. Hopefully in the not too distant future.
I love the first shot of your garden it looks great. Just came across your blog and will be back to read more. Just want to say I think your profile is great and just love how you want to bring up your boys.
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