Square Foot Gardening...

It's been a long time for this project - believe it or not Rik started building the frame for this back in May! He did a really nice job - it should last a long time! But, then we decided that we were going on vacation, then it was too hot, and a whole list of other reasons why we didn't plant it sooner. Now, I have a few things in there and believe it or not, they are now actually getting new leaves, etc. This photo was taken about 1.5 weeks ago when I actually planted it - it's looking much better now! If you're interested, the square foot gardening website (right here) has lots of helpful hints about this - and - even better - the book is great as well. Wish me luck for getting lots of food this winter! I'm looking forward to some fresh lettuce and broccoli!

Edited to add.... I have planted lettuce (romaine), red cabbage, broccoli, artichokes, and there are a couple of tomatoes - (I know they are going to die any day because it's cooling off!). I am planning on planting spinach in their squares and soon as I can because there is nothing like fresh spinach! Other winter options are peas, carrots, potatoes, and other veggies that need cooler weather to grow. After last winter, I am convinced you haven't lived until you have grown your own broccoli! And, it never froze even though I didn't ever cover it!

Also, for my out of state readers, it's still in the 90's here, I have no worries about anything freezing at the moment. In the very few nights a year here that it does, I just go cover my plants and they are fine. We grow year round here!