Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Did You Have Too Many or Too Few
Vegetables?
Did you and your family eat what you grew? Did you plant too much
or too little of any vegetables? Were you surprised about what grew
really well or did poorly? Did the family like something you tried as
an experiment? Jot down notes so you remember what you want to
plant next season.
Be careful not to mistake a bumper crop for overplanting. The per-
fect soil conditions and the perfect amount of water, sunlight, and
heat can give you an overabundance of a certain vegetable. If you
planted four cucumber plants and had too many for your use, think
about scaling down to three plants. If you still have too many
cucumbers the second season, perhaps you have the perfect garden
for cucumbers! You can then scale back a bit more. However,
remember that each year may bring different challenges, so plant at
least two of everything to ensure you will have some veggies to eat.
Smoothie Garden Solution
Growing healthy, safe food is a priority for some gardeners.
Because there are more food scares in the world and more product
recalls, it is more important than ever to know where your food is
grown. If you can grow your own vegetables and fruits, you will
create a healthier life for yourself and your family.
Is there anything you can do to improve the growing conditions of
the veggies that did not do so well? Not every vegetable will grow
well in every site. Certain vegetables need more warmth, sunlight, or
protection from the elements than others. Would certain plants do
better in a container on your front patio than in the backyard? Do
