I spent last week in Northern Minnesota at Mantrap Lodge on Mantrap Lake for Bob's family reunion. While there I participated in all sorts of outdoor activities: canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, reading and biking. It was wonderful. While away, my fellow Urban Farmer Leah, took care of my garden. When I left, I didn't have any actual tomatoes on the vine nor were my beets ready for harvest. My potatoes were going crazy and have been for about three weeks. They will be so fun to harvest!
I returned home to so many wonderful green tomatoes in the garden and I can now see some potatoes! Plus, some of the beets are ready for harvest...see the photo! Yum. I have also been eating Caprese salads using the basil from my sun porch.
The Star Tribune's variety section has a garden focus on Wednesday's. This summer they are doing a series comparing a seasoned gardened with a rookie gardener. It has been fun to read their stories. Today had the second installment click here.
This is my potatoes...just my potatoes.
Beets, swiss chard, onions. This is one of my raised beds.
Lovely scented lavendar...in full bloom. It's heavenly.
On the horizon: canning tomatoes with my Mom and a trip to Seeds Savers in Decorah, IA, plus a trip to a sheep farm with some other urban farmers.
My Aunt Mary tipped me off to a good garden website that she is a part of in West Bend, WI. Click here for the tips.
This photo gives you a snapshot of the whole garden in the middle of growing season.
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