My Green Beans

My Green Beans
Originally uploaded by K.Swiss

I planted a whole row of these green beans with the hopes that I would be able to harvest quite a bit. Unfortunately, I only had two seeds germinate. As a result, I only harvested this handful of beans that you see here. I could have planted more seed but decided against it.

My first sunflower to bloom this season. I was only able to get 12 of these plants to grow. There should be another 12 growing but the seeds did not germinate. After weeding my garden yesterday, I cut this flower and brought it home to put in a vase. When I got it into the kitchen, I noticed that there were what appeared to be 3 honey bees sleeping(not sure if that is what they were doing but they weren't moving) near the petals. At first I thought they were dead but then I poked one and it began to buzz. I decided to wake the rest and let them fly outside instead of in my kitchen.

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard
Originally uploaded by K.Swiss

Swiss Chard has been my best producing plant in my garden this year. I never used to like eating it but since I can harvest it almost every single day, it's something you can get used to. I usually saute it with some garlic which makes the taste milder.

According to the NY Times, it's one of the top 3 best foods you aren't eating.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/the-11-best-foods-you-arent-eating/?incamp=article_popular_2

Check out the vitamin content as well:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=16

Seeds and Seedlings

My Community Garden
Originally uploaded by K.Swiss

Here is what I planted this year:

Kennebec Potatoes
Onions
Swiss Chard
Lettuce
Squash
Watermelon
Heirloom Tomato-Brandywine
Heirloom Tomato-Great White
Heirloom Tomato-Old German
Bell Peppers
Jabanero Peppers
Jalapeno Peppers
Arugula
Cantaloupe
Cucumbers
and a few other things I just can't recall now.

My Community Garden

My Community Garden
Originally uploaded by K.Swiss

The city in which I reside offers 30 x 30 foot allotments for $30 on a first come, first serve basis. I decided to try it out this year and see what I can grow. Pictured here is one of the heirloom tomato plants that I planted on May 25, 2008. I will have to take a photo tomorrow with an update of the garden because it has changed dramatically since this photo was captured.