This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do live right in the middle of high maintenance suburbia, and my neighbors think I’m nuts. ~Mavis
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Although I was not able to harvest as much food as I would have liked last week, {we were out of town for a few days} I was still able to harvest a little over 12 lbs.
We harvested our first cabbage, picked a few heads of lettuce, and the peas and strawberries are starting to trickle in. I think next week will look a whole lot different though, and I am excited. I’m hoping for at least a 20+ pound harvest.
Last week we also finalized our summer vacation plans. Which makes me a little nervous. How on earth am I going to keep the garden in order if I’m not here to water, weed, and harvest? Should I bribe barter with one of my neighbors to do it, hire a neighborhood kid, or find a house/garden sitter to watch over my plot while I’m away. Decisions decisions.
All I know is this. Summer is here, and the great harvest of 2012 is right around the corner. I just need to get everything in order so I can enjoy it.
Here is what I have harvested so far:
Basil 1 lb 5 oz
Broccoli Rabb 1lb 6 oz
Cabbage 3lb 2 oz
Chives 12 oz
Kale 1 lb 4 oz
Lettuce 10 lb 12 oz
Butter Crunch 12 oz
Mixed Greens 4 lb 2 oz
Romaine 10 lb 11 oz
Mint 2 oz
Onions 1 lb 3 oz
Green Onions 13 oz
Scallions 6 oz
Oregano 3 oz
Mushrooms 9.25 oz
Shiitake 9.25 oz
Go HERE to read more about how I grew mushrooms.
Peas 1lb 2 oz
Sugar Snap Peas 1lb 2 oz
Radish 11 lbs
Easter Egg Radish 2 lb 3 oz
Crimson Radish 1 lb 5 oz
French Breakfast 7 lb 8 oz
Spinach 2lb 5 oz
Sprouts 10 oz
Strawberries 2lb 8 oz
Sprouts 10 oz
Mung Bean Sprouts 7 oz
Sandwich Sprouts 3 oz
Swiss Chard 23 lb 9 oz
Total Food Harvested in 2012: 67 lbs 3.25 oz
I have spent a total of $$473.47 on seeds, soil, plants and supplies for this year.
What’s new in YOUR garden?
Grow Your Own Food T-shirt $23.95 ~ Amazon
Carrie says
Is that kale? It looks yummy.
Mrs. Fisher says
I also planted butter crunch salad. It is my favorite in the stores, so I figured it would be nice to grow it in my own backyard! It’s looking so green and fresh!
I’m sure your poundage will go up once your pumpkin are picked!
Mavis says
Thanks Mrs. Fisher, I know the poundage will start to go up here soon. And I agree, butter crunch lettuce is delicious.
MaMaLaLa says
Pay someone responsible from your harvest. People will die to be able to have a basket of free garden goodies. Make a deal with them and then pay em in veggies!
Mavis says
Yep, I’m hoping I can pay them in veggies. 🙂
Leanna Thompson says
If I could I would LOVE to house/garden/chicken sit for you. Too bad I am stuck here in the desert taking care of my MIL.
Have a great summer. Sure do love reading about your adventures every day!! Keeps me sane believe it or not!
Mavis says
Thanks Leanna! 😉
Dawn says
Do you know how many seeds or starts I could buy for the cost of that shirt??? Hahaha…. Just thinking like a gardener. So sad mine is going to be gone soon….