Success as the Farmers Market !

Even with down pours of rain this morning today was epic!  Cherokee Purple tomatoes were a hit ( among other tomatoes and peppers) and my debut at Hillcrest farmers market was memorable  and great.  The vendors were nice, helpful, and courteous.  And, to all who showed up and purchased plants and seeds on such a soggy cold day thank you.  I wish bountiful success to you all.  And a big thanks to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church for this wonderful community outreach.  also, be sure to check back next week for updates on tips for growing, plant health, and harvesting.  Happy Easter!

Farmers Market

This Saturday I will be at Hill Crest Farmers Market located at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd in Hillcrest from 8 am until noon.

Potatoes !

The first spuds of the season have been planted !  This is a new crop for me to add to the seasonal line up because I used to always think potatoes did not have a good space/ yield output.  However,digging a little deeper I found out that one potato plat could yield up to one pound of potatoes or more!  So, I got busy doing a little research of different varieties I was interested in and chose Red Pontiac and Yukon Gold.  I can't wait to taste my first homegrown spuds and offer them at local Farmers Markets !

What to Plant in March

It still maybe to cold outside to put the tomato plants in the ground, but here in zone 7 we can still sow something out or in !

Sow Outdoors: Leafy crops like Arugula, Endive, Lettuce, Mache, Pac Choi, Radicchio,Sorrel, and Spinach.  Legumes such as Peas (snow, shell, and snap) and root crops like Beets, Kohlrabi, Potatoes, Radishes, and turnips.

Sow Indoors:  Summer annuals that need a head start indoors like Eggplants, Tomatoes, and Peppers.

A garden is an amazing thrill to watch grow.  Whether spring, summer, fall, or winter knowing what to plant when gives us a possibility (sometimes with a little protection like row covers) to garden all year long.