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A quick look at what's in my garden
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items A list of our reliable family favorites from our years for gardening.
We've kept a garden for nearly 30 years in 3 homes with 2 kids, 4 cats, 6 chickens, 7 dogs, and a horse! But, thankfully, not all at the same time.
A great all-around tomato. We used it in salads, salsas, sauces, and sandwiches. I didn't grow enough for canning, but I plan to this year! I'll keep you updated!
Tomato Seeds, Paul Robeson - Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
I planted cilantro years ago and forgot to deadhead. Now, it grows freely in my yard. I don't mind, but you may want to keep it cut back! affiliate link
Cilantro Seeds (Coriander) - Organic & Heirloom - Herb Seeds - Burpee
I started chives in a planter about 10 years ago, and they're still growing strong. I dont cut them back - I'll often have chives into midwinter. Self seeding herbs are fantastic for the frugal gardener. affiliate link
Chives
Basil - if I could grow only one herb, basil would be it! Pinch them early and often for bushier plants. I start dozens of plants every year and wish for more. We don't dry any, but eat it all fresh. Sandwiches, salads, snacks (wrap a mozzarella ball... affiliate link
Basil, Genovese
We've had these since 2023 and love them. I hate turning compost bins. I'm lazy that way. The sturdy base and deep molded fins make turning and aeration easy. Drain holes, to prevent mucky overwet compost, drain to the base for compost team, but we ...
FCMP Outdoor Half Size Rolling Composter
Reliable grower that freezes well affiliate link
Quadrato D Asti Rosso
Prolific grower! We grow enough from 4 plants to can salsa Verde for the year. Sprawling vines need support or lots of straw/mulch for easier harvest. affiliate link
Tomatillo Seeds - Ferry-Morse
A really lovely little roma! Great in salads and, of course, sauces and canning!
Tomato Seeds, Martino's Roma - Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Truthfully, I grew them for the name!
Onion, Ailsa Craig - Siskiyou Seeds
Perfect little radish for salads and snacks. Bright, a little peppery, and such a quick grower. affiliate link
Radish, Early Scarlet Globe - Burpee
Perfect for snacks, salads, and stir fry. I'll eat them in the garden, while weeding. We never have enough to try freezing. If you've tried, let me know how it works! affiliate link
Snow Peas - Burpee
We like these because they taste great are are much easier to find when picking. They turn green when cooked. They are great fresh with corn and sliced tomatoes (Is that an Indiana thing?). Freezes and cans well, too! affiliate link
Bean, Bush, Purple Queen - Burpee
Eat them right in the garden.. affiliate link
Pea, Sugar Snap
We love leeks, but they're so hard to find in the grocery. They take a long time to grow and are worth the wait! affiliate link
Leek, Lancelot - Burpee
I love rosemary. If you haven't tried growing it, pick up a plant or 2! affiliate link
Rosemary - Burpee
Heck of an investment - these guys are so durable! I used to buy trays every 1-2 year. No more, just these babies!
Small Batch Seed Starter Kit - Bootstrap Farmer
Crazy bright!
HLG 100 Rspec®