The 2014 garden is in full swing, and here are some photos from yesterday with some highlights of the current progress. This is my first year giving potatoes a whirl, and the Yukon Gold Potatoes are doing their thing. This is much of a learning process for me, but they are clearly growing, so we're at least that far. I'm hoping these turn out excellent, as everyone says home … [Read more...] about Photo Garden Tour: End of June 2014
Gardening in Indiana
For The Love of Jalapeños
I picked and cooked the first jalapeño of the season from the garden tonight. (The one in the middle, furthest back.) My oldest son took a bite and said that his "mouth was sweating". He had some milk, then he proceeded to have another. This is how we roll. … [Read more...] about For The Love of Jalapeños
Growing Peas in Indiana
Last year, well into the planting season, I decided to look into what it takes to grow peas here in Indiana. Looking around, the most valuable resource by far has been the Purdue University Consumer Horticulture website, specifically the Indiana Vegetable Planting Calendar (PDF) they publish. They state that peas should be planted, in the Indianapolis area, from March 20th … [Read more...] about Growing Peas in Indiana