Planting fruits and vegetables yearly, knowing what to plant, where to locate and when to take advantage of weather patterns to ensure proper development is at the heart of the growing season.
There is nothing easy about maintaining a home garden, you must:
Get down on the knees almost daily to pull invasive weeds that creep in and rid other pests so that intended plant material will thrive. Fertilize to encourage lush foliage that acts as cover for the tender blooms and shoots that will eventually mature into food on our table. Work alongside nature's amazing creatures such as bumble and honey bees, ladybugs, butterflies, praying mantis, garden … (28 comments)
Nature's gifts come in an abundance of sprectacular hues from the beginning of spring through the summer to fall months. Nerdin Gardens will host a variety of flowering plants, encouraging fruition from garden to dinner table.
Bees are buzzing, birds are chirping and this gardener's heart is filled with love and laughter!
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Cooler temperatures have brought new life to our backyard garden, producing more tomatoes and cucumbers than ever before. We are blessed to have fresh fruits and vegetables on our table daily.
What do you do with an overabundance of Lemon Cucumbers and Cherry Tomatoes and Sweet Peppers from Nerdin Gardens? You make salad of course! This was awe-mazing!
Fresh Lemon Cucumber Salad Prep Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 3 -5 as a side Author Chelsea Ingredients 2 (~6 and 1/2 cups) large cucumbers 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup yellow sweet bell pepper 3 tablespoons parsley 2 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 … (12 comments)
From the first showings of Spring, my husband and I are already thinking of what to plant in our southern Utah backyard oasis, Nerdin Gardens. In almost 20 years of growing seasons, we have harvested:
Red Grapes Green Grapes Muscedines Raspberries Strawberries Corn Red Onions White Onions Yellow Onions Carrots Also: Red Bell Pepper Green Bell Pepper Anaheim Peppers Chili Peppers Jalapeno Peppers Zucchini Brussels Sprouts Asparagus Artichokes Broccoli Cucumber Summer Squash Banana Squash Watermelon Cantaloupe Pole Beans Sweet Peas Eggplant Cabbage Roma Tomatoes Grape Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Beef Eater Tomatoes Bush Goliath Tomatoes Herbs: Garlic English Basil … (7 comments)
Tomatoes are hanging, pea vines climbing, peppers popping, flowers blooming with vibrant colors. Bees are buzzing, butterflies flittering, mantis' are preying within the perimeter of Nerdin Gardens.
The surrounding area is also teeming with diverse plant life that acts as a safe haven for many of nature's inhabitants. All are welcome here as long as the intentions are sincere. Happy gardening all!
Our back yard garden has always been a yearly labor of love for us. Much time and effort lends toward preparing the soil, sowing seeds, nurturing the plant material. Being responsible gardeners is also high on the list.
We prefer pulling the weeds manually as an all-natural method. Adding flowers, praying mantis' and ladybugs work as pest control. Preventative maintenance allows optimum results when harvesting.
We love the sounds that come from a healthy space and avoid harsh chemicals that can kill the wildlife around us, not to mention the soil. Our garden depends on nature's way to thrive or it will die.
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