What is growing in your garden?

[Tap]

We are planting a late garden this year due to cruddy weather here in the PNW. We are going to have to buy seedlings so my selection will be a bit limited. We hope we can start some fall crops via seed if the weather cooperates.

 

I am just curious as to what others have planted in their gardens this year.....

[cin]

With this rain that we've had, we're growing tadpoles, fish and cattails!

[ChristusG]

My favorite thing to grow is black seeded simpson lettuce. We eat a lot of salads, my kids love how the leaves are not "too crunchy", and it's really easy (and quick) to grow.

[Alphabetika]

My dd12 has four heirloom tomato plants, two zucchini plants, two rows of Texas sweet onions, one row of romaine lettuce, and a rotting Cinderella pumpkin that she's hoping will create a pumpkin patch. I have six heirloom tomatoes, one volunteer tomato, and I hope to plant herbs. Garden on!

[Rose in BC]

The earliest we can plant here is the May long weekend but we've had a very cold spring.

 

I have started corn seeds inside and hope we can move them out by that weekend.

 

Then we'll plant potatoes, romaine lettuce, beans, beats and carrots.

[Amira]

Everyone here has a garden and it is incredibly inexpensive to plant one (for example, my cuke starts were by far the most expensive thing I've purchased, and each start was about 20 cents). So far we have tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, corn, and peppers. I have sorrell, dill, parsley, jusay, and some mystery seeds that are possibly something like basil. I'll find out soon, I hope. I'm hoping to find zucchini seeds and we'll also plant pumpkins so we can have pumpkin pie in the fall. And there are raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, along with all sorts of fruit trees and even a walnut tree.

 

So happy.

[shea]

Potatoes, early peas, peanuts, butter beans (blue and green), and six-week peas. We will be adding watermelon and pumpkin plants later. We haven't had a garden in a few years, so we are having to relearn a few things. Thankfully, my husband's granny is still alive (93?) and able to share her many years of experience with us. She was still gardening up to two years ago. That lady could get anything to grow! Amazing!

 

Sue

[AK_Mom4]

Can't put anything in the ground here until Memorial Day at least....

 

Here's what I have started already:

Zucchini (some strange round breed that DD9 picked out)

Sweet peas

Marigolds

Lima Beans (doubt if these will grow properly, but DD9 liked the picture)

Nastursums (sorry can't spell that one).

 

I will pick up some vegetable starts and more flowers from the nursey at the end of the month. I'm going more for flowers this year and less veggies....

[LibraryLover]

Lettuces, spinach, peas, broccoli, kale, some herbs. I got a late start, so that's all the cool weather planting I've done. It would be so nice to be able to put in warm weather veggies, but it could still snow here. Day after Memorial Day is the big planting day for me.

Edited May 2, 2011 by LibraryLover

[Imprimis]

I've got three different types of tomato plants, zucchini, cucumbers, German chamomile, basil, cilantro, parsley, cortland onions, broccoli (which, for some reason is not doing well at all), and one lonely arugula plant. I had also planted green pepper seeds, but not one of them germinated.

 

I will planting some dill weed today.

 

Oops! Forgot, I also have green beans growing.

Edited May 1, 2011 by Imprimis

[Truscifi]

I've got bush beans, okra, squash, cukes, cubanelles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and several herbs. Oh, and potatoes in a 5 gallon bucket. So far the only things producing are the bean plants.

[LibraryLover]

I've got bush beans, okra, squash, cukes, cubanelles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and several herbs. Oh, and potatoes in a 5 gallon bucket. So far the only things producing are the bean plants.

 

 

I meant to do potatoes. I have got to get on that.

[Embassy]

It is not planting time here yet, but I plan on planting tomatoes, cucumbers, and peas. We are planting sunflowers for the birds and milkweed for butterflies. I'll likely start a small herb garden too.

[Tammyla]

A few hardy flowers and onion bulbs is all we have out so far; our weather is cold and wet, and occasionally we still wake up to frost:glare:.

 

But...I'm really looking forward to getting more planted asap.

 

Lettuces

Roma Tomatoes

cucumbers

peppers

strawberries (Still in the ground from last year, sending out shoots.)

peas

zucchini

squash

few pumpkins

[Onceuponatime]

I've got lettuce, snap peas, spinach, kale, onions, tomatoes, peppers, green beans, a small japanese melon, and potatoes planted. Still to go in: cucumbers and malabar spinach.

 

In my herb bed: oregano, french thyme, greek thyme, lemon thyme, lemon basil, dill, chocolate mint and rosemary.

[LunaLee]

In our Square Foot Garden we've got peas, sugar snaps peas, cucumbers, green onions, carrots, yellow and white corn, bush beans, spinach, red leaf lettuce, cauliflower and curly green lettuce.

 

In the herb garden we've got basil, thyme, sage, dill, and rosemary.

[justamouse]

I will be planting (one more week till last frost date)

 

black tula tomatoes, black Cherokee, Rutgers, Bonny Best, Gypsy, Yellow Egg Yolk, Reisentraub, probably some others I forgot.

 

4 kinds of lettuces, 4 kinds of melons, two kinds pole beans, two bush, 5 kinds of carrots, zuch, yellow squash, three kinds of peppers, I have rhubarb I planted last year, 5 kinds of cucumbers, strawberries didn't come up :confused:. Spinach and other greens.

 

This year I'm going to try a few pumpkins. Last year I made puree from a neighbors pumpkins and it was hands down the best pumpkin pie I've ever eaten.

 

I've planted sunflowers, moonflower, other morning glories, and sweet peas.

[Daisy]

tomatoes (variety)

cucumber (variety)

zucchini

okra

eggplant

herbs (variety)

peppers (variety)

 

I know the kids have a few more things out there but I can't remember what they are.

[DaffodilDreams]

garlic, carrots (sprouted on their own from last year's crop!), parsley, rosemary, basil, tarragon, dill (also sprouted back from last year - woohoo!), 2 heirloom tomato varieties, honeydew, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, kale, red lettuce, spinach, peaches, and loofah

 

Oh, I almost forgot we sprouted a bean plant for an experiment, and we stuck that in the ground, too. I just can't remember what kind! : )

[gardening momma]

I just started some seeds yesterday, and hope to start some today (indoors). I have 2 kinds of peas and 2 kinds of tomatoes started. I don't know what I'll plant today--I'll have to look in my seed basket to see what I have. I can't plant any cucurbits this year (squash, melon, cucumber, etc) because I've had powdery mildew for the last two years, and it'll probably pop up this year again if I plant anything in that family. I don't have a big enough yard to plant in a different area.

 

I also have a raspberry patch (Latham).

[BridgeTea]

In the ground:

Bibb lettuce

Spinach

Hops (first time!)

 

When it's warmer:

Tomatoes

Cukes

Green beans

Summer squash

Pumpkins

Turnips and potatoes (first year experiments, also)

Nasturtiums, zinnias, marigolds, sunflowers, morning glories, red trumpet flowers, and cleomes.

 

I have a boatload of perennial flowers, also - all the ones that grow like weeds with no work from me! Roses would be nice but I kill them.

 

Herbs:

Rosemary

Parsley

Mint

*must remember to grow dill!*

[sheryl]

We acted to sloooooooowly to get lettuces in.....bummer as we grow many different kinds.

 

We planted a week ago or so, the following: tomatoes (2 kinds/cutting), grape and roma tomatoes, bell peppers....get this everyone.....red, yellow, orange, purple and CHOCOLATE, zucchini, yellow straightneck squash, cantaloupe and I'll have to go look, I forget.

 

After we move and we have more space for a garden, I'd like to add: butternut, acorn and spaghetti, squash, potatoes (again), corn (again), lima and green beans (again), broccoli (again), onions, carrots, asparagus and I'll have to look at what else.

 

I need to quickly plant my herbs and I spoke with a woman on Friday who plants berry bushes. We've considered it, but don't have space here....after we move. YUM!

[ScoutTN]

tomatoes, carrots, radishes, green beans, lettuce (butterhead and romaine), banana peppers,

 

oregano, chives, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley (curly and Italian), basil, dill,

 

sunflowers, cosmos, coneflowers, snapdragons, zinnias, roses and two other flowers I can't remember!

[BBarnes]

Oh, I need to get started on this. My beds need cleaned and compost add.

 

I have chives growing. I have strawberries planted from last year, but they're not showing any signs life. I've never grown these before so I don't know what to expect.:001_huh:

 

I hope to plant lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and corn. I might even grow a pumpkin or cantaloupe this year. My husband grows cucumbers and peppers.

[Jennifer in MI]

Here in MI, we're still getting FROST!!!! So right now????? NOTHING!!! I'm jealous of those of you who have things in!

[Tutor]

green leaf lettuce

arugula

spinach

sugar snap peas

green beans

birdhouse gourds

turnips

green onions

cilantro

cherry tomatoes

roma tomatoes

beefsteak tomatoes

bell peppers

habanero peppers

jalepeno peppers

eggplant

pickling cukes

slicing cukes

carrots

 

I still have a few things to plant... somewhere. We are moving in August, so I am hoping to put in a fall garden as soon as we move... and that our landlord will let us come back and harvest anything that grows after we move out (we're only moving across town).

[helena]

Flowers:

Pride of Gibraltar

roses

sunflowers

bachelor buttons

cosmos

columbine

sweet peas

zinnias

exotic love

hollyhocks

white nigella

bells of ireland

 

edibles:

tomatoes

radish

mint

pumpkins

 

So many things I planted didn't make it.

[Miss Marple]

Grass and weeds at the present time. I hope to remedy the situation next week, but I must first fence it so that the deer, who are quite friendly here, won't be able to eat everything this year.

[*Inna*]

Tomatoes (Roma, cherry and don't remember the name)

Lettuces

Basil

Zucchini

Strawberries

Scallions

[Melissa in CA]

This is my first garden ever and I'm having sooooo much fun! I am doing a type of Square Ft Gardening, except with larger beds. So far I have:

 

Celebrity Tomato

Cherry Tomato

zucchini

cantaloupe

bell pepper

green beans

jalapeño pepper

snap peas

cucumbers

lettuce

sunflowers

carrots

spring onions

radish

Marigolds

alyssum

 

A few things just got planted today, but my carrots, tomatoes, peppers, snap peas, radish, sunflowers, and lettuce are popping out of the ground. Peppers I grew indoors and transplanted outside. I can't wait to see how/if everything grows. I'm actually shocked that anything is growing!! I have the brownest house plant thumb ever, but these garden plants are way more fun! :D

 

I REALLY want to try the potatoes in a trash can. How does one go about doing that exactly???

Edited May 2, 2011 by Melissa in CA

[LibraryLover]

I bit the bullet today and went to buy plants this afternoon. I don't have the patience for seeds at this late date. I got celery, 2 kinds of bok choy, mustard, curly kale, arugula & a couple of lettuces. I did plant lettuces from seed, but this gets a salad on my plate sooner. :)

 

I lazed out, but I blame this thread. ;)

[KrissiK]

Tomatoes, cucumbers, bush beans, jalapeno hybrids, bell peppers, zucchini, pumpkins, watermelon and canteloupe. I hope they all grow and produce this year.

[YourFidgetyFriend]

Right now we have spinach, early lettuce, strawberries, onions, brussel sprouts, broccoli, and carrots.

 

In a month or so we will be adding cukes, tomatoes (which I already have, but haven't transplanted), summer lettuce, watermelon, cantelope, honeydew, bell peppers, leeks, and sunflowers. For herbs we have catnip, oregano, basil, and two kinds of parsley.

 

I don't have a yard, but I rented two 30x30 garden plots and have herbs and strawberries on my porch.

[KidsHappen]

Grass and weeds. Gardening is not my thing. I am seriously considering removing the wildlife and putting in a fountain with a few topiary bushes in the front window garden area and then a park bench in the flower garden area in front of the porch with matching cafe set on the porch. Simple, easy and doesn't require a green thumb which is good because plants die when I walk by.

[Kirch]

Lettuce (bibb and black-seeded simpson), cilantro, strawberries (transplanted), petunias (also transplanted) carrots, cucumbers, zinnias, marigolds, lobelia, and johnny jump-ups. And tomatoes in a container. Everything seems to be going okay, but I think I might be overwatering. :001_huh: Some of the strawberries weren't looking too hot earlier, but I'm sure the hail we got this morning didn't help.

[Audrey]

Snow. :sad:

[mcconnellboys]

We won't really plant until Derby Day, but my herbs are in full swing:

 

Lavender, oregano, lemon thyme, wormwood, garlic chives (which are taking over!), basil, curly-leaf parsley.... My echinacea is coming up, but I haven't seen my dill yet.... Service berries are growing (yum! if I can get there before the birds....)

[OnTheBrink]

I have a healthy crop of dandelions. :lol:

[mcconnellboys]

They're actually quite tasty if not sprayed with anything, LOL (I like the petals before they go to seed).... I've heard the leaves are good in green smoothies....

[joannqn]

Absolutely nothing! Been waiting for the stinking weather to warm up so the frost doesn't kill everything.

[Once]

We just had snow today, so we have a wait. This is my first year starting from heritage seeds and I am excited to see how it turns out.

 

The one I am most pleased with is Lovage. I also have two types of cuccumber, three types of tomatoes and strawberries started. I plan on direct planting beans, peas and beets. Pretty simple compared to others but I am ramping up.

 

My kids are helping as well and I hope we are all successful!

[OnTheBrink]

They're actually quite tasty if not sprayed with anything, LOL (I like the petals before they go to seed).... I've heard the leaves are good in green smoothies....

 

Well, they're not sprayed with anything, other than when my doggie goes out to go potty. :lol:

[myfunnybunch]

PNW here too. Hasn't the weather been just miserable? Bleah!

 

That said, my kale, chard and spinach have been loving the wet cool weather. I've also got peas, sweet peas, pak choi, strawberries, raspberries, pansies, carrots and boxes of onions, leeks and shallots. I'm trying rhubarb in containers to see how it goes. I planted an herb garden this year: Rosemary, oregano, lavender. Will be adding thyme. The herbs are thriving.

 

Cat

[Truscifi]

I REALLY want to try the potatoes in a trash can. How does one go about doing that exactly???

 

Well, mine are in a bucket instead of a trash can, but it's probably the same idea.

 

Drill drainage holes in the bucket, starting 2 inches from the bottom and going all the way around spaced every two inches. Keep making rings of holes every 2 inches, til you get 3/4 of the way up the side. Put a few inches of dirt in the bottom and put your seed potatoes on top, cover them with another inch of dirt. Water regularly. Once the greens grow 3 inches above the dirt, you pile more dirt on top til you just cover the greens. When they get 3 inches high again, cover them again. Keep doing this until the bucket is full. Then just let it grow until the greens flower and die back. Dump it out and it should be full of potatoes.

 

This is the first time I've tried it. The bucket is full of dirt and the greens are about 12 inches tall above the level of the dirt and flowering like crazy. I'll let you know how it goes.

[kimnc]

So far, a healthy crop of weeds (especially chickweed). I also noticed some poison ivy :glare: yesterday when I was out there.

 

We hope to be planting soon:

tomatoes (roma & brandywine)

beans

peas

cukes

bell peppers

jalepenos ? the family has requested some hot pepper jelly ;)

maybe spinach and some lettuce, if it's not too hot

 

and herbs:

cilantro

basil

thyme

oregano

stevia

[Cheryl in NM]

We just had snow today in central NM! It's still getting into the 30s and 40s at night. However, it warms up fast here. I'm hoping to plant next weekend.

 

In vegetable garden:

Green Beans

Kidney Beans

Lima Beans

Anasazi Beans

Broccoli

Green Chilies

Corn

Pumpkin

Carrots

Radishes

Tomatoes

Cucumbers-for pickles

 

In the flower garden, besides flowers:

Onions, red & sweet yellow

Basil

Rosemary

Chives

Spinach

Italian flat leaf parsley

[Geo]

BIG, square foot garden this year. Already in, or harvesting:

 

lettuce (5 types)

peas (sugar snap & snow)

spinach

swiss chard

mustard greens

kale

collards

arugula

garlic

onions (red, sweet, white)

shallots

beets

potatoes (red, russet, ?)

brussel sprouts

broccoli

malabar spinach

strawberries

carrots

 

Basil (genovese, quenette, queen of Siam)

 

Parsley

 

New planting this year:

raspberries (heritage)

blackberries (triple crown)

blueberries (blue crop, tiftblue)

 

 

Going in around Mother's Day or later:

 

Tomatoes (8 types)

cucumbers (marketmore,armenian,suyo long)

cantaloupe

watermelon

 

Peppers: ( 8 types)

 

eggplant (3 types)

 

sweet bantam corn

green beans

okra

oregano (greek)

cilantro

 

Summer Squash: (crookneck, straight neck,zucchini,yellow zucchini)

 

Winter Squash: (buttercup, acorn)

 

Almost all are heirloom

Geo

[Giraffe]

Planted peas (only one survived but I don't think it's going to do much).

Planted tomatoes, they're going gangbusters and I should have fruit just as I'm leaving for the summer :(

Planted eggplant and pepper, they might fruit while I'm gone, or just as I'm getting back.

The beans (Blue Lake and Roma II) are growing nicely and should be ready while I'm gone.

The parsley, purslane, carrots, and basil keep on trucking along.

 

Did I mention I'm leaving town for the summer?! Yeah, I know. I didn't plan well. My MIL is very happy though - lots of veggies with minimal effort on her part. I did all the hard work. She gets all the reward. Sigh... thank goodness I love the woman!

[Mommyfaithe]

With this rain that we've had, we're growing tadpoles, fish and cattails!

 

Yep...and weeds...lots of weeds!

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

We just planted some things over the weekend. So far there are peas, green beans, two kinds of lettuce, spinach, and sunflowers. We also have plans for corn and potatoes, and maybe tomatoes and some herbs. We don't have a lot of space and we're part of a CSA, so we aren't planting very much.

Edited May 2, 2011 by Lisa in the UP of MI