Before a deep frost could hit my container garden (they had been protected by a large front porch), I transported them into my home in an attempt to extend the life of the plants, and my access to fresh food, the smell of fresh herbs, and just to look at green things growing! I […]
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Fall Farming
I went out to the farm to close it up for the season, and surprisingly found a lot of things still growing! There were still flowers on my pepper plants! Beautiful mixed greens
Liftlock Garden – Aug. 19th
Can you believe all of this food came out of a 20×20 plot!! Beautiful sunset was the backdrop for your meeting Gardeners reaping their harvest Newly dug up plot ready for planting of fall greens Brussel Sprouts in a fellow gardeners plot Gorgeous sky, gorgeous garden Surveying the plot
Lovely country skies
Although I am a proud urban dweller and young farmer, i can’t help but blissfully enjoy my commute through the country to the farm. These photos make it very easy to see why: Sunset over the farm. Beautiful time of day to pick tomatoes! The drive home, country at a quick pace
Eerie Day on the Farm
Spent an overcast, dreary day at the farm, birds were flocking above & perched on each of the fence posts.
Early August Gardens
Hornworm Damage: Cause & Effect
This is why I get really upset with hornworms . . . They are all over my garden and when i find them, this is their fate . . . sorry, but it’s you or my tomatoes
Holy Hornworms
I have had gardens in many places, and it never ceases to amaze me how the tomato hornworms seem to find my garden. I joke around that they somehow follow me around. I guess they know where to find the best tomatoes! But, alas, when it comes to my tomatoes, i show no mercy . […]
Brian Mitolo’s shots of the gardens
Thanks to Brian Mitolo for taking these shots of me enjoying being in my community garden plot. and the beauty of the entire garden itself. Learn more about Brian’s work here
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