What’s happening this week in the food gardens?

June 7, 2023

An amaranth volunteer provides climbing support for a Minnesota Midget cantaloupe vine.  Since 1948 this plant has been known for producing sweet 4 inch cantaloupes on 3 foot vines. 

Blackberry season is at its peak.  Volunteers harvest and freeze them every day so that the jam and jelly team can work their magic. 

Patio Choice Yellow and Cherokee Carbon tomatoes have been especially productive.  All of the tomato varieties have to be picked at the first sign of color change and ripened indoors to protect them from squirrels. 

The season is off to a great start. We donated 142 pounds of potatoes to the North Dallas Shared Ministries food pantry in May. The peppers, cucumbers, long beans, and eggplant are coming along nicely. The squash vine borers have been distracted long enough to allow us to harvest some lovely round zucchinis. 

We welcome Master Gardener volunteers and community support. Drop us a line in the comment section if you are new to our garden and would like to know more. 

Beverly Allen, Dallas County Master Gardener class of 2018