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First of two tangerine trees producing well
Of the two tangerine and one orange tree we have there is a normal routine where the tangerine tree in back starts producing ripe fruit first. In late December this is already producing a good yield t
Quite a yield of tomatoes in 2025
Every year we've put 4 tomato plants into the cages seen here to keep them upright. You need to make sure to keep them inside the cage as they grow. The net result is a freezer full of tomatoes (and b
Cherry tree healthy but not producing
This tree is not (2025) two years old and appears quite healthy. However, it's just not producing a single cherry. I do have room for one more tree so I might put another one there to allow for cross-
Chili fixins
We haven't done beans in a while but when combined with tomatoes and green peppers you've got a great start on making some vegetarian chili.
Who ate the last persimmon?
We had to trim the tree way back last year which meant this years (2025) yield was way down. At one point there was only one left but someone got to it first. I think this was a squirrel as I've se
Strawberries worked for a while
We have had some success with strawberries in the past. However, they plop on the dirt and go bad pretty quickly. One needs to put them in a hung basket or some kind of trellis to keep them off the gr
Success with peppers
We've had great success with green peppers. There are so many varieties to grow. We don't like those that are too hot. This brand was a little spicy but not too much.
Third Blueberry Box
This box is actually half blueberries and half grapes. In hindsight, I would have put the blueberries on the sunnier side as the grapes go nuts. I'm regularly having to trim the grapes to make sure th
Colorful salads
I love it when the bulk of the salad is all local veggies. Being so colorful and pretty doesn't hurt either.