From Kitchen Garden Box
Hello, victory gardeners!
Yes, the rumors are true. New ruralism is in, conspicuous consumption is out. Victory gardens are in, chemical-saturated lawns are out. Homesteading is in, McMansions are . . . okay, okay, you get the idea. It’s a whole new (old) paradigm!
Even if you HAVEN’T taken the plunge into veggie gardening yet, no worries! It’s really never too late. You can still plant lots of things now — just check their “days to harvest” info and calculate how much time is left in your growing season. All the most-loved plants fall into the 50- to 75-day range (like tomatoes, peppers, beans, eggplants), though some gourds and melons take quite a bit longer, more like 120 days. You may have to forgo those till next year. Something to look forward to!
super-cool raised beds
Truth be told it is a bit late to start from seeds (though technically not impossible, with a little effort), so a trip to your local nursery or garden center is your best bet. In fact, those sad-looking veggies are probably on sale and will perk up right away once safely tucked into the ground (or a proper container).
But if you want to experiment with seeds, opt for the most reliable candidates. In this article Stephanie Turner of Park Seed Co. gives her recommendations for the top 10 seeds all beginner gardeners should try. If not this year, then definitely next!
Grow on!
{ M.E.W. }
