The Garden

We worked hard in the Spring to try and make use of our property by getting a garden ready. We managed to find enough large 16' fence panels around the property to fence in a 48' x 60' area where it appears a garden was previously. Unfortunately with the really wet spring we had we were a little unsure about the correct timing to plant our seeds and seedlings. We are also at a higher elevation so that can play a factor as well. Our biggest struggle and most disappointing was the green beans. As soon as the little sprouts popped up they were eaten down by something, possibly cutworms? By the time I got them planted again it was too late. We have enjoyed some zucchini, acorn squash, yukon gold and russet potatoes, and small cherry tomatoes. Just this last week we picked all of the butternut squash and some small pie pumpkins. Next year we are going to try and utilize some different methods for controlling weeds more, possibly newspaper, and weed cloth. The yukon gold potatoes were fabulous, and I think next year we will plant more of those. The ducks enjoyed the process of digging up the potatoes since we fed them the worms as we went along.
Yukon Gold In The Ground:

Ducks checking out the Yukon Gold potatoes:

Yummy worms!

Fall Harvest: