Garlic cloves were planted around the middle of November last year. They were never irrigated, and mother nature took control. The plants started to sprout during the first week of March. At the end of the first week of March, some of the plants were already approximately 2 inches tall, and others scarcely sprung up. The cloves of garlic were planted under full sun, accompanied […]

Our strawberries season began recently in the middle of May. Last year we decided to plant strawberries on the ground, and let them grow like weeds. Although they did not produce enough berries the previous year, the plants produced enough sucker shoots. This year the plants grew large and are providing a significant amount of fruit. When we bought the plants, the garden center staff […]

The cucumber plants have been providing to us, family, neighbors, and friends for a few weeks. These fruits are gigantic. They are sweet and juicy, and they grow like crazy. Fruits increase in size very quickly, so you have to pay close attention to make sure they are harvested at the right time.