Monday, May 4, 2015

Garden Update

Just thought I'd post a little of what is going on outside. Everything has been pretty neglected the past couple of weeks with all of the hubbub, so there has been a lot of weeding catch-up. Another thing I discovered on my return is that the radishes have exploded- greens galore:


We have the Easter Egg heirloom in right now, so some of the roots are one color and some are something completely different, like purple:

 

Versus white:


We also have Spinach and a bunch of lettuces to nibble on (though it is starting to get too hot for them):

White onions are doing well:


We also have heirloom brocolli and cauliflower, though we did plant them too late this year with everything going on:


Fortunately, the carrots continue to grow:


We also have snow peas doing their thing:


And the lemon balm is back under control in a pot where it belongs (it is related to mint):


Aren't baby asparagus cute?


I'm thrilled that our berry crop should be amazing this year. The raspberries are coming in:


And we have SO MANY blueberries this time around. See them all over the place? I planted them probably around 4 or maybe 5 years ago and we've been getting fruit, but this year is much improved:


Can't wait until they ripen:


So I can blueberry ALL OF THE THINGS. Happy Monday!
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  1. Mama MessMay 4, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    The baby asparagus looks like little baby Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy! Everything looks wonderful, and delicious!

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    1. Hendricks HearthMay 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM

      Haha, I love Groot (and that movie)! Thank you! :)

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  2. April @ Scrambled EggsMay 4, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Great looking garden! My radishes produced a lot of greens (which the bunnies loved) but the roots were pitifully small and then started splitting. We had plenty of rain - maybe too much?

    I can't wait to get settled at a permanent house so I can plant berries and fruit trees! I'm envious of your blueberries, yummy

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    1. Hendricks HearthMay 5, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      Awww, it might also be that the soil is too hard if clay? Our first radishes came out perfectly (Cherry Belle if I remember right), but they are a smaller variety. Some of the larger ones do have problems here in GA with moisture and tough ground. I think that clay just cements up on them sometimes, though I don't know for sure.

      We want fruit trees, too! I am so eager to know where we will be this time next year so I can plant them. I don't think I will be able to take the blueberries and raspberries with me though if we move north and west- I think the rabbiteye variety likes the South. :/

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    2. April @ Scrambled EggsMay 5, 2015 at 9:39 AM

      My radishes (also Cherry Belle :) ) were actually grown in a container. I'm not sure what could have caused them to split. :\

      I have heard Rabbiteye berries won't survive northern winters. It does look like there would be plenty of varieties you could grow, but I know how it is to get an established plant and then have to leave it behind.

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  3. PhaceliaMay 4, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Your plants look really good! Looks like it's going to be a great harvest this year! :)

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