Garden Notes

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Back yard

  • considering getting rid of what I think is a Prunus Cerasifera (often called purple-leaf plum).
ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_plum
ref: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/prunus_cerasifera.html

Planter

  • Sage
  • Thyme

Considering enlarging the garden, need to consider racoons and squirrels.

  • Lilac
  • Compost Heap

2012 Season

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From Left to right:

  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Cherry Tomato
  • Bean
  • A Row of Zucchini
  • Another row of Cherry Tomato
  • A Row of Zucchini
  • Snap Peas
  • Tomato + Potato
  • Pumpkin
  • Pepper

Lessons taught from this year: put the Zucchini on the end so it can "over flow, without shading plants nearby.

Lessons Learned this year: pinch the armpits of the tomato, this keeps the tomatoes from getting to leggy, it limits grow , but ensures that tomatoes that do grow , grow well. And I have no shortage of flowers ( as of july ).

Potted Basil is growing like gang-busters from last year's seed.