What a beautiful Spring day on Long Island. The trees are all abloom and this mornings rain has left everything very green. I've started many different vegetable and flower seeds indoors in my sunny front window. This year my Autumn garden will include Heirloom Pumpkins, Chinese Pumpkins, Gooseneck Gourds, and mini pumpkins. I've started 3 different types of Sunflowers, some for cut flower bouquets and some just for their immense size. I love watching birds and butterflies dance up high while trying to get some of that lovely sweet seed.
I've already tilled the ground in my Autumn garden and have to get the "Old Monster" tiller going to get the new vegetable bed ripped up. Fortunately we here on LI have a great resource for composted material at no charge. All you have to do is drive up and fill your truck. My poor Durango has seen lots of filthy trip there. P.S. Don't look under the seats! I'm surprised I don't have plants growing INSIDE my car! Just kidding, well... no not really.
So the vegetables we will grow this year are as follows.
Sugar Snap Peas, Green Beans, Cherry and Beef Steak Tomatoes. Zucchini, cucumber, and mixed peppers. This year I am attempting to grow Luffa gourd. Did you know that it is a vegetable? Only to be eaten while young, green and tender! The older plants can be harvested and used in your spa bath! Don't forget the homemade lavender bath soap. Oh yeah, Eggplant too. I will make a trip to The Peconic River Herb Farm with friends soon. I intend to pick up some herbs there. I love this place! Visit www.prherbfarm.com for a great source of specialty plants and herbs!
~thyme2sow
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