Serendipity Sunday...Summer's Bounty
One of my hobbies is gardening. Just because I live in the mountains doesn't mean I can't grow a good veggie and herb garden. I do and have been for 20 years.
The elevation of Cedaredge, CO is 6200 feet above sea level. That means that our nights are already starting to get cooler and we get a later start to the gardening season than those people in lower elevations. You have to adapt to your conditions.
In fact the region is known for some great produce like Palisade Peaches and Olathe Sweet Corn (which is patented). Wineries are cropping up all over and the vineyards along with them. There are many wonderful fruit and veggie stands along our roadsides. Organic gardening is very popular, and it's also easy to find organic produce.
The picture shows my harvest over the last two days. You see cucumbers, zucchini, patty pan squash, a lemon cucumber, some peaches off of my tree, cherry tomatoes and more tomatoes.
This year I got a late start, but the garden is still doing very well. My larger, heirloom tomato varieties are starting to ripen, but I'm already harvesting some of the smaller types. I'm hoping to can at least a case of sauce this year.
I've lived on Colorado's Western Slope for over 25 years. I love this area and all it has to offer, and I enjoy sharing what I know about my home. As a REALTOR®, I also love to share my expertise in this area as well. If you need any real estate information for Montrose County, or Delta County, Colorado...please give me a call.
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