Growing/sharing/learning to garden: 2022

[Lady tehMa]

At some point I am happy to be putting it away. This year we are taking down the raised beds and renovating the entire gardens.

Hokey Dinah that will be a job!

You are probably reusing the boards for the beds, right? If not, I call dibs!

[Queen K]

Yes for some areas I will be reusing what isn't rotted out. My plan includes doing what a friend of mine did with nicer vinyl,, white square raised beds and the soil delivered by the big yellow bag company.

[Lady tehMa]

That sounds great! I can hardly wait to see what you will do

[Thinktank]

I would love to see your gardens if y'all are inclined to share

What's the number one reason to grow a garden? Tomatoes. All the other stuff is just extra - tomatoes are the number
one reason for a garden.

Some people I knew went out of their way to tell me (years ago) the best tasting tomato on earth. They added fish fertilizer to the soil, and gave me one to taste - it really was the most incredible fantastic delicious vegetable ever grown on the face of the earth. But do you think I bothered to write down what variety it was?

These tomatoes are okay but not spectacular.

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See that little red devil-like pepper on top? I don't know what it is but it is the most wicked garden-thing ever grown by humans. I sliced a sliver off it, watched a fifteen minute youtube video, then touched my eyes.

You know how Bonnie told us not to touch our face because of "the virus?" Well she lied. You can touch your face a million times and not get covid, but I'm telling you DO NOT TOUCH YOUR EYES AFTER TOUCHING THIS DEMONIC PEPPER. You can tell it's evil just by looking at the shape of the thing.

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I bet no one else can grow watermelons. Those are on a slight slope, and good loam soil. I don't know how they'll taste but they look good.

[alanjh595]

Tomatoes are not vegetables, they are fruit.

[Catsumi]

TT, I totally agree with you about tomato varieties. I have taken the oath never to plant another unless it is Black Krim …and,…of course, none to be had in Vernon this spring. So, I purchased Beefsteak and another. Spent hours tending to the buzzturds, watering, fertilizing, nipping off offshoots, tying them up to stakes…then waiting for them to ripen. What a friggin’ disappointment….tasteless, watery and a supreme waste of time and effort.

Black Krims are meaty rather than seedy and watery, flavourful and deep, deep red. Why is it impossible to find them at nurseries here in the spring?

I envy you those watermelons. Thanks for the pictures and who the hell cares if toms are called a fruit or a veg….just, are they divine to eat?

What else did you get from your loamy soil? (Envy again as I have been struggling with severely depleted soil]

[Catsumi]

Surprise! With heat gone the zucs are pumping out pups faster than I can use. Aaah, right! Gifts for neighbours.

[Bsuds]

Surprise! With heat gone the zucs are pumping out pups faster than I can use. Aaah, right! Gifts for neighbours.

I just delivered about 4kilos of tomatoes around the cul de sac.

[Catsumi]

Surprise! With heat gone the zucs are pumping out pups faster than I can use. Aaah, right! Gifts for neighbours.

I just delivered about 4kilos of tomatoes around the cul de sac.

Interesting. I grew Beefsteak and another like it….was sorely disappointed. I am happy for you if you harvested toms with flavour better than water. From now on, only , only, Black Krim will do.

[Queen K]

That sounds great! I can hardly wait to see what you will do

Oh if I can get the raised beds my friend has, it will be incredible. How she has hers set up and the soil she uses is so impressive. Also my boards, which I got for free in 2007 or so are rotting out and bending. I must say though, gardening in raised beds has give us hundreds of dollars in food, I am not complaining. I just have to up date and will keep you posted.

We are finally picking tomatoes. My Carolina Gold variety are mighty fine tasting. Thinktank, take note.

[rustled]

Planning for next year, but thinking about trying to grow some of these indoors:



Some of the comments may be of interest, too.

[Lady tehMa]

Good video, thanks rustled!

[rustled]

Good video, thanks rustled!

[Thinktank]

What else did you get from your loamy soil?

When the pandemic started in spring 2020 I planted a blackberry and a gooseberry - German pilots discovered
gooseberries are good for eyes.

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1. First, blackberries are a nutritional powerhouse and are loaded with an incredible amount of important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. They are very nutrient dense, which means you do not need to eat many to get their nutritional benefits. Blackberries are a great source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and B-vitamins. They are also great sources of dietary fibre and are high in antioxidant compounds.

2. Blackberries can also help to boost our immune system and prevent certain types of diseases due to their incredibly high amount of antioxidant compounds. These powerful and potent antioxidants can help to protect use from unwanted free radicals and diseases. Blackberries contain antioxidants such as anthocyanosides, phenolic acids and flavonoids that can reduce inflammation and disease causing oxidative stress and damage.

3. Consuming blackberries is also great for improving our digestion. They are especially rich in both insoluble and soluble fibre, which work together to help our digestive system function optimally and more efficiently. These great levels of fibre found in blackberries add bulk and encourages water absorption in the large intestine. This has the added benefit of relieving constipation, promoting regular bowel movements and promoting the health of our digestive system.

4. They are also heart healthy due to their wide range of nutrients and can help to prevent heart disease. Blackberries are an excellent source of heart-healthy nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and fibre. These nutrients can help to improve circulation, reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and even help to regulate proper blood pressure.

5. Lastly, consuming blackberries regularly can help to improve our overall vision and maintain the health of our eyes, especially as we get older. This is often attributed to the presence of lutein which blackberries contain. Lutein can help to prevent damage to the eyes caused by oxidative stress. As well, the high number of antioxidant compounds, vitamins and minerals can help to prevent eye-related diseases, such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

[Queen K]

Black berries are looking good, TT. I have some in a wrong location and will be fixing that this week.

I am removing Iris rhizomes to transplant blueberries from a location we always knew would be temporary. Unfortunately the Red Currant has to go too. I simply do not use the berries the way they deserve.