Beginner Gardening: new member, 2 by MaNewer

MaNewer wrote:
Just joined this morning and thought I'd introduce myself. 7 weeks ago I removed the sod from my front yard and am in the process of making a small kitchen garden. I've only dabbled a bit in vegetable gardening in previous years - so this is a big step up for me. I live in the western suburbs of Minneapolis on a 1/2 acre of dense woods (oaks, maples, ash, juniper) with a south facing front yard that is mostly sunny. My latest concern is whether or not to take down the 35 foot spruce that shades, and sends out roots to, the garden. It's in perfect shape and provides a bit of privacy and adds to the very wooded nature of the neighborhood. But I know the veggies would be better off it were gone. I've already trimmed up the branches as far as I can reach.

Here's a list of what's growing (all from seed except as noted): kohlrabi, kale, chard, radishes, turnips, beets, eggplant (transplant), broccoli (transplant), sunflowers, miniature corn, squash 'Sunshine', zucchini, cucumber, pole beans, dwarf French beans, cherry tomatoes (transplant), lima beans, tomato 'Amish Paste' (transplant.)

The photos are from a couple of weeks ago but show a bit of the process I went through to make the beds and mounds.

- Mary

This message was edited Jun 14, 2014 12:28 PM