Best veggies for community garden plot
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Help! Is this the best garden plant for my 7 x 14 plot?
Comments (64)Looking great -- again :). And I was very interested to (finally) read your account of the garden "dynamics" (somehow missed it when you first posted it.) Some brainstorming (which may have nothing to do with reality, but here goes): You said you save your own seed (and that you're relatively new at this) so just wanted to mention -- you didn't save squash seed that was just left out in the open to be pollinated, did you? Just a thought (they always hybridize and usually turn out crummy -- best to use store bought seed). Really like your idea about a kid's section -- yet I'll add that I've been able to garden with my grand kids, ages 2 and 3, just with plenty of guidance. They're great at planting large seeds like peas, or root crops like onion sets, gently placing starts into holes, watering. And about the fact that folks don't pick and eat the food -- would a simple sign that says something along the lines of "Like what you see? Wish you could have some? Come work with us Saturday at 9, and take home the bounty!" And/or a sheet with a recipe on it -- used to do that for a CSA. Thanks for the update and pics! And so glad to hear you're off to a great start....See Moresize of most plots in community gardens?
Comments (24)Our community garden plots are 10'x50' or 23'x10 about $25 or $15 for a six month lease. They come tilled and there is a spigot for everyone to use. --- Most of the large plots are doing amazing!!!! Most of the smaller plots are abandoned. ---- I have a large one. It keeps my husband and I from buying veggies for about four months. Any smaller and I don't think it would be worth it for me to go and tend it because really how much food can you grow in 250 square feet. (The plots back up to one another -- part of that space needs to be paths.)...See MoreI'm getting a community garden plot!
Comments (7)I'm very excited. I'm going to plant some okra in pots now to transplant out there later. I can't find my big bag of seeds. I thought I had brought them with me, but looks like that's another thing that didn't make it. I'll have to buy more, but that's o.k. If I start some stuff here now, by the time I get my plot, I'll have nice starter plants. I really did want to do some cranberry hibiscus, though, but can't unless I can find my seeds. I think I'll do okra, maybe some hot peppers and eggplant until I can plant fall crops. Hope I can find some starter plants somewhere still....See MoreCommunity Garden plot
Comments (1)How did you and your sons enjoy your garden this summer?...See Morenaturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan
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