July Gardens - St. Paul, MN

As I've been allowing things to grow, I've noticed one thing in particular. Stuff doesn't really happen very often in a garden.

This is the point, I guess

So, the two Gardens, community and home, are shaping up VERY nicely, here's an idea of how far they've come:

Early June:

 Late July:

Note the RIDICULOUS growth of the Purple Potatoes in the center, dwarfing the pole beans. The squash and tomatoes are gigantor, however all these large plants are keeping the four various pepper plants from leaping. Consequentially I've got 5-10 inch tall pepper plants in a time when they should be 1-2 feet tall.

 The first of a blue squash, with MANY more blossoms posed to blow up. 

 The first of the red squash.

 Mulberries on the outside of the community garden. My parent's had a mulberry tree in our backyard in Inver Grove Heights while I was growing up. Their taste is fleeting and sweet as the fruit is small, but I'm a fiend with them and was delighted to find a tree.

 The first of the turnips from the home garden. I bought the seeds for radishes, turnips, and carrots from a stand at the Maxwell Street Flea Market in Chicago. The turnips are the only ones that are actually taking off.

 Herbs hung to dry. From Left to right: Thyme, Sage, Triple-curled Parsley, Thai Basil, Rosemary, and Chocolate Mint.

Salad made with greens from the home garden, as well as homemade Falafel balls. 

And a crispy Stella.

Nom.