What to Plant?

Bill Burgin posted on the gazebo a planting guide that he downloaded from the Cooperative Extension Service.  It tells what to plant and when to plant it in Arkansas.  Thanks, Bill! 

How Does Your Garden Grow?

To inspire you, this is a list of what was grown in our garden last year (in no particular order):

Eggplant
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Sweet Potatoes
White Potatoes
Cucumbers
Peppers - multi colors of sweet bell
Banana peppers
Jalapeño Peppers
Anaheim Peppers
Tomatoes - all kinds!
Okra
Peas
Carrots
Onions
Green beans
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Squash
Radishes
Turnips
Lettuce
Herbs - basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, rosemary
Flowers - zinnia , marigold, sunflowers


And here's a list from the U of A that tells you what and when to plant.

Diversity in Our Garden

Just in case the extreme heat and drought like conditions have you a bit discouraged, take a look at this list of things we grew in the garden this year.

In no particular order:

Eggplant
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Sweet Potatoes
White Potatoes
Cucumbers
Peppers - multi colors of sweet bell
Banana peppers
Jalapeño Peppers
Anaheim Peppers
Tomatoes - all kinds!
Okra
Peas
Carrots
Onions
Green beans
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Squash
Radishes
Turnips
Lettuce
Herbs - basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, rosemary
Flowers - zinnia , marigold, sunflowers

A few weeds. :)

Planting by the Moon

This weekend is supposed to be great for planting, according to planting by the moon.  Check out this page from Green Tree Nursery.

And here's an Arkansas planting calendar by the University of Arkansas Extension Service so that you know what to plant and when.