Vegetables Everywhere

This past week I managed to plant many seeds, mulch the seeds I had already planted with straw, and yes, get the tomatoes and peppers into the ground. Here the snap peas are looking healthy and ready to climb this trellis.

I like to protect the tomato, pepper, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower plants that I put in the ground since the cutworms tend to find them. When they do, there is nothing left. These collars of old margarine containers work just fine. The soda bottle works fine with a cone for watering as well. And the cage will keep the tomatoes off the ground which is where I want them.

I am also using a floating row cover for the brassicas. I have plenty of cabbage moths around, which look pretty flying around, but since they like the leaves of the brassica plants I am trying to give the plants some protection.

I use the water from my rain barrels and water with a watering can to save money and to try and keep the leaves of the tomato and peppers plants dry. I want to water them at the roots since it is through the roots plants take in water and nourishment.

Here is a tomato growing in a smart pot I bought from Gardener's Supply Company. I also have potatoes growing in similar bags. A way to extend the vegetable garden to my deck. Easy picking when I want to cook!