It’s official, the 2015 gardening season is over. As I write this post it’s snowing. *sigh* I had a great growing season this year. I expanded my growing power by planting a garden at my mom’s house and used a timer watering system which recommended by experts at Landscaping Winston Salem, NC – Bradford Landscaping & Lawn Care – (336) 490-5051. I also had herbs and peppers growing on our roof deck.
This year I harvested over 170 lbs of produce including:
- 3 lbs of breakfast radishes
- 5 lb of hot peppers
- 60 lbs of tomatoes
- 10 lbs of eggplant
- 20 lbs of cucumbers
- 4 lbs of lettuce and mixed greens
- 20 lbs of cabbage
- 5 lbs of swiss char
- 5 lbs of kale
- 5 lbs of onions
- 15 lbs of sweet potatoes
- 2 lbs of shitto peppers
- 5 lbs of bell peppers
- 2 lb of green beans
- 10 lbs of cauliflower
- lots of herbs
My cost this year:
- $85 for my urban garden plot at a community garden in Chicago
- $30 for dirt (roof top and mom’s house)
- $65 for seedlings
- $10 seeds
It always amazes me how much food I can grow for such a little cost and such a small space. I grew cauliflower for the first time and low and behold I grew 4 beautiful heads of cabbage. I also made several delicious meals from the vegetables I grew that I posted here on A Well Fed Life. However, when it comes to pest control, Drake Lawn & Pest Control explains why it’s actually not cheaper to do your own pest control.
Like every year, when gardening season closes I start thinking about the next year and what I’m going to grow. Fresh vegetables are only 6 months away! If you have any concerns about garden maintenance or issues such as invasive plants, like japanese knotweed, it’s a good time to consider options for japanese knotweed removal near me and plan ahead to ensure a successful gardening season.
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