Green Grove Garden Grows Gloriously

In June, we planted our permaculture garden. It was a great way to embrace the reality that it’s actually going to be our new home. We plowed, added the amendments, laid down drip lines, and planted many large plants generously donated by Westwind Gardens. We started carrots and beans from seed. Watching a doe and two fawns wander within 50 yards of us while we were working, we decided to build a 7 foot deer fence. John then built a gate for easy access. All was well until the next day. For the following two days, mysterious critters ravaged the kale, chard and beans. Afterwards they seemed satisfied to let the rest of the garden grow. The potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, eggplants, peppers, basil, cucumbers, arugula and tomatoes all thrived. We’ve been harvesting a sack of luscious veggies every day now for weeks, and giving away produce to many folks and organizations. We’ve also been exploring new uses for zukes and cukes. Who knew a squash plant could be 7 feet wide? Tomatoes are coming on in abundance, and those we can’t consume fresh will become a freezer full of sundried tomatoes for the winter months. Next year, we hope to have chickens to make our own garden amendments, and maybe even a beehive for extra pollination. We are continuing to dream big and have high hopes for our future agricultural pursuits.