Remember our melon-dilemma? Well, have I got news for you!
These puppies have been growing like crazy for the last couple of months, and we actually have some fruit - it's a miracle!
This variety, called 'moon and stars' is from Baker Creek Seed Company - check out their awesome storefront in Petaluma next time you are there (it's in an old bank, super cool). The plants are really healthy and loving their plastic-lined home, thanks Sara!
It's not just the melon beds that are going crazy right now - as you home gardeners know, you just can't pickle enough green beans. Here they are looking gorgeous on the vine...
Three hours later, these babies were pickles!
We also have some pretty ridiculous squash happening in the garden right now. This Blue Hubbard is massive...
Here are some more glamour shots for your perusal:
Speaking of huge things at the farm...
Th-th-th-th-that's all, folks!
Just too much fun! and what great rewards.
Posted by: Teri | August 28, 2010 at 05:48 PM
Looking good. Love the pig. :D
Posted by: Cathy Holt | August 28, 2010 at 04:37 PM
These pictures are incredible! I am definitely inspired to up the anti with the tomato plants next year. What beautiful fruit they bear, whether it's green or red.. the exquisite list of culinary options make my mouth water. Oh... and I just received my first order of Baker Creek Seeds which I had discovered on a google search. It's great to hear such a promising review.
Posted by: Michelle Eigen | August 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I was so inspired by Love Apple Farm that we erected a hoop house in an old abandoned tennis court. After digging up the asphalt and base rock, we amended the soil and planted 20 kinds of heirloom tomatoes according to instructions on this site and WOW! We sure are impressed with the results, even in this "bad" tomato year. Thanks Love Apple Farms!!
I also love Baker Creek seeds.
Posted by: Rita Ramirez | August 28, 2010 at 08:44 AM
I love Baker Creek seeds. It is definitely worth a field trip there to buy seeds. They also carry my favorite Clarington Forge digging fork. It's like a giant library of seeds.
Posted by: ChrisC | August 28, 2010 at 06:13 AM
That garden is the garden of my dreams! I love it! I want it! I envy you! LOL. Thanks for sharing these photos. This is really inspirational. And that pig is really scary! LOL. Just kidding!
Posted by: Isabella Cake | August 24, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Amazing. I have never seen such huge size of melons and pumpkins. Next time I will sure sow those seeds. Thanks for sharing those lovely pictures.
Posted by: Irrigation Systems | August 18, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Garden envy...especially the pig! I source all my seeds (except the ones I save) from Baker Creek and have been very happy with them. I grew wonderful Sleeping Beauty melons this summer from seeds that I saved last year. So sweet and juicy! My Ali Baba watermelon vines are creeping across the patio like thieves, and we have a few good sized melons ripening. Enjoy the season!
Carolyn from http://www.cowlickcottagefarm.com
Posted by: Carolyn Binder | August 08, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Great looking garden! I'm envious.
Posted by: Mike Beard | July 25, 2010 at 06:15 PM