The thundershowers this May have been unprecedented. I have barely needed to water my garden - which was good, because I had a friend visiting from Tel Aviv, and we took a roadtrip to Savannah. I also had an important design/build project with a serious deadline. As a result of this "other-prioritized" schedule, The Urban Garden Project was left in the moist, loving hands of Mother Nature.
My friends Ed and Hilary helped me plant a row of Blueberries in the new creekside bed, and transplant my fig tree, lavender, and mint in salvaged terracotta tubes from a dismantled furnace. Steve G helped me frame in 5 new raised-beds, and build the trellis for the Isaac Kiwi to ascend.
Did I mention the rain? Seemingly non-stop the past few weeks, my garden has reveled in the daily downpours. My heirloom tomatoes have already started to fruit, and my blackberry bushes - now 4 years old - seem intent on breaking some world records. Everything is growing beyond my expectations with the exception of the Baby Bok Choy which was ravaged by bugs unknown, and has been bolting continuously since they were planted - which is quite annoying and inexplicable.
I have been invited to sell my excess tomatoes, peppers, okra, beans, blackberries, basil and eggplant at a "farmers market" to be held Thursdays at the Krankies Airstream on Reynolda Road. I'm quite looking forward to this as The Urban Garden Project produces more than enough fresh veggies for me and all my friends. It also ties in nicely with my Urban Garden Network and Micro CSA idea. I hope all the regular coffee drinkers enjoy what is on offer at the farmer's market, and decide to go home and plant their own Whole Foods Killer Gardens.
Gardening is finally being seen as something cool to do!
4 comments:
this garden is stunning. I drive by Northwest and often see you (I suppose) watering on my way home from work. It is inspiring work you are doing.
I love the blog as well. how did you come up with the name "vergelimbo"?
Curious Emma
Have you already begun to sell your surplus veggies and fruits? Please let me know if and when you do. My interest has been peaked!
Hey great blog! I would like to touch base with you about your blog. Please contact me directly at chris@greenpress.com
Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Chris
I read about your garden in the Greensboro Record and had to come and see it for myself. The wife and I live near Highpoint and have just started our own suburban garden project. We love the articles and photos of all that grows so well in this climate. Mean to try those tomatillos next year and maybe some heirlume maters as well. Keep up the good work verge
Jimi Gee
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