| these are my squash, they are borers resistance and do quite well in full sun - use them for greenhouse shade in summer. |
Here is a link that might be useful: picture
| It has been a highly productive season so far in my expanding edible landscape here in Baton Rouge. Had bumper crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, bell peppers, etc. plus two of my Japanese plums (Bruce and Santa Rosa) finally produced fruit! Hale's Best cantaloupes are coming to an end. Never tasted a good cantalope from the grocery store compared to the ones I grew. I harvest them with their skin is yellow and smooth. Melt in your mouth. Currently being inundated with African winter squash (originates from Republic of Congo) as well as an unknown Heirloom variety of butternut. Georgia Jet sweet potatoes are taking over portions of the main garden and should have a bushel or two this winter. This time next year I'll be harvesting my own honey as I will install a hive this early spring stocked with Italians. Will also be planting more muscadine and grape vines after building 3 arbors this fall. This fall/winter I'll be eliminating more area of useless St. Augustine, replacing with usable produce plants and ornamentals. The below link contains a photodocumentation of a rough estimate of the produce I have been harvesting. Numerous produce were given to neighbors prior to photo documenting. Next year I'll weigh everything I produce to determine total yields per produce compared to area in cultivation. Failed to win the Louisiana Lotto Jackpot of $1,100,000.00 yesterday, so I guess I can't quit my day job and start my organic farm/plant nursery for a while. |
Here is a link that might be useful: North Leighton Gardens
