Vegetable Gardening in the Works

Okay all of you out there that have been asking for advice on growing vegetables - here you go. Well, that may be a little misleading. Shall I say, since I have had relatively no experience growing veggies (except for one little garden patch back in 1981)....we are going to learn together.

Just today I have started a small veggie crop in my orchid house using containers. I will be attempting to grow Classic Eggplant, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Patio Tomatoes and Bell Peppers. Additionally I purchased some Green Bean plants from our own local students at Seminole Vo Ag yesterday so have potted them up as well.

I am using an Ortho fertilizer, via a handheld sprayer attached to my hose, that is good for all vegetables. I've place the pots in the sunniest location in the orchid house and they are setting on the ground without saucers beneath them to allow for drainage. For soil, I mixed a heavy black potting mix (from Home Depot) with a lighter weight potting soil to allow for drainage as well.

Wish me luck. Let's all try this together and share our bounty (assuming there is one haha). Happy planting!

Wind, Cold Temps, and Your Plants

When the winds roll in, and the cooler temps approach, it is more important than ever to keep your plants well hydrated. The winds will dry out your plants quickly, making them more susceptible to cold damage. So, now is a good time to inspect your sprinkler system to make sure it is working properly. Happy Planting!