How the Garden Grows: June 2011

Hey, look, it's a garden! The plants finally grew enough this month that they are visible from off in the distance, which seems like a big improvement after the slow start we got. All the plots were claimed and planted by mid-June, although the late-comers are only just starting to show signs of life. Oddly, the potato plants are almost the tallest things in sight at the moment, but that won't be the case for long! The weeds are starting to pick up speed as well, so it will be important to keep up with weeding regularly.

Photographic evidence of growth:

One of the community beds,

with our lovely Boy Scout-built raised bed in the background

The second community bed

Tomatillos!

Cucumbers!

Various greens, brassicas, and artichokes!

My family's second plot, snapped up at the cut-off date

and newly planted with tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and brassicas

Our initial plot, with corn, potatoes, and peas clearly visible

We love having a garden within walking distance of our home in Columbine Knolls South!