Katxena's Tiny Farm garden

Created on Wednesday, 28 May 08

I have two raised garden beds in my backyard. They total 32 square feet of veggie growing space.

I’ve grown tomatoes in containers before, but this is my first in-ground veggie garden. I am cultivating this garden square foot style, which emphasizes planting no more than you need, succession planting and close spacing. I’m growing for my husband and I, and I’m trying to grow enough veggies in this small space to significantly supplement our summertime meals.

Organic Garden

Garden Type: Square Foot | Sun: Full Sun | Soil: Combination

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Day -58

Corn Salad (SW #2)

Valerianella locusta

Second sowing of corn salad in my southwest bed. I was planning to...

Planted on 09 Dec 08
- 2 journals
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Day -58

Miner's Lettuce (SW #2)

Claytonia perfoliata

Planted in my shady southwest bed, where I had originally intended ...

Planted on 09 Dec 08
- 2 journals
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Day 9

Mustard, Osaka Purple

Brassica juncea

I sowed two of these precious seeds, in attempt to eek out a few mo...

Planted on 03 Oct 08
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Day 34

Radish, watermelon

Raphanus sativus

I planted 18 seeds in my northeast bed, in the spot previously occu...

Planted on 08 Sep 08
- 3 journals
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Day 34

Escarole

Broadcast sowed in the corner of my northeast bed. I will thin to ...

Planted on 08 Sep 08
- 2 journals
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Day 34

Erba Stella (NE)

Plantago coronopus

Broadcast sowed in my northeast bed. Due to light issues, I don't ...

Planted on 08 Sep 08
- 3 journals
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Day 34

Miner's Lettuce (NE)

Claytonia perfoliata

Planted on 08 Sep 08
- 1 journals
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Day 34

Arugula (NE)

Eruca sativa

Planted on 08 Sep 08
- 1 journals
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Day 34

Corn Salad (NE)

Valerianella locusta

Planted on 08 Sep 08
- 1 journals
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Day 34

Kale (NE intercrop)

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Intercropped with other greens. Will be harvested at the baby stag...

Planted on 08 Sep 08
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Day 39

Radish, cherry belle

Raphanus sativus

I planted these around my spinach and erba stella, in the southwest...

Planted on 03 Sep 08
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Day 41

Spinach, Teton (#1 sowing)

Spinacia oleracea

3 square feet planted with spinach. These are planted in my southw...

Planted on 01 Sep 08
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Day 41

Pea shoots

Pisum sativum

I'm growing these as salad greens.

Planted on 01 Sep 08
- 4 journals
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Day 43

Kohlrabi, pruple (seed)

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Two purple kohlrabi plants. I planted 2 seeds per hole (4 total) a...

Planted on 30 Aug 08
- 1 journals
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Day 43

Kohlrabi, white (seed)

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

I planted 6 white kohlrabi seeds in 3 holes. I will thin to 3 plants.

Planted on 30 Aug 08
- 2 journals
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Day 43

Spinach, Teton (intercrop #1)

Spinacia oleracea

A baby leaf hybrid spinach. I intercropped these with my kohlrabi,...

Planted on 30 Aug 08
- 2 journals
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Day 43

Turnip

Brassica rapa var. rapa

I planted 5 of these, in a cross shape. The center one will probab...

Planted on 30 Aug 08
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Day 43

Daikon Radish

Raphanus sativus longipinnatus

I sowed these 5 seeds in an "x" shape. I don't think they will req...

Planted on 30 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 46

Kohlrabi, White

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

I grew this in my baby plant propagation garden.* I'll be watching...

Planted on 27 Aug 08
- 1 journals
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Day 47

Monster of Viroflay Spinach (SW)

Spinacia oleracea

My first sowing of Monster Spinach for Fall 2008. Planted in the s...

Planted on 26 Aug 08
- 2 journals
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Day 49

Ching-Ciang (baby bok choy)

Brassica rapa var. chinensis

I sprinkled about 10 seeds in about 1 square foot.

Planted on 24 Aug 08
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Day 51

Beets, Cylindra

Beta vulgaris

Planted for fall.

Planted on 22 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 52

Corn Salad (SW #1)

Valerianella locusta

Planted in my Southwest bed.

Planted on 21 Aug 08
- 2 journals
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Day 52

Salad Burnet

Sanguisorba minor

I'd like to get this perennial established before winter. I plante...

Planted on 21 Aug 08
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Day 52

Erba Stella (SW)

Plantago coronopus

Broadcast sowed several of these seeds near the transplant I grew f...

Planted on 21 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 52

Miners Lettuce (SW #1)

Claytonia perfoliata

Broadcast sowed several of these around the transplants that I grew...

Planted on 21 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 53

Dragon Carrots

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Purple carrots!! Do I need any other reason to grow this?

Planted on 20 Aug 08
- 5 journals
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Day 53

Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

I planted two shallot bulbs. Mmmm... shallots.

Planted on 20 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 57

Sorrel, red veined

Rumex sanguineus

This plant has dark green leaves with burgundy veins and stems. It...

Planted on 16 Aug 08
- 4 journals
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Day 57

Garlic

Allium sativum

I scored some heads of garlic at the farmer's market this morning. ...

Planted on 16 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 60

Monster Spinach (SW transplant)

Spinacia oleracea

This is another example of a plant that attracted me because it has...

Planted on 13 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 60

Erba Stella (SW transplant)

Plantago coronopus

These seeds are teeny tiny!

Planted on 13 Aug 08
- 4 journals
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Day 60

Arugula

Eruca sativa

I sowed 3 seeds in one newspaper pot. They are on the sunny window...

Planted on 13 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 60

Creasy Geens (NE transplant)

Barbarea verna

Planted on 13 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 61

Baby Leaf Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

I planted 9 of these in one square foot of my garden. I got these ...

Planted on 12 Aug 08
- 3 journals
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Day 78

Bonanza Brocoli

I love broccoli. I planted 2 jiffy pellets with these seeds.

Planted on 26 Jul 08
- 6 journals
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Day 78

Crystal Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

These seeds are from CrystalWill2. She wasn't sure what variety th...

Planted on 26 Jul 08
- 6 journals
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Day 78

Rubine Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

A red variety of Brussels Sprouts. My husband loves Brussels Sprou...

Planted on 26 Jul 08
- 6 journals
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Day 78

Purple Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

I lost my Spring kohlrabi to cabbageworm. I have great hopes for t...

Planted on 26 Jul 08
- 5 journals
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Day 78

Oriole Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

The swiss chard I sowed in spring got stunted. First it was in too...

Planted on 26 Jul 08
- 5 journals
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Day 85

Miner's Lettuce (SW transplant)

Claytonia perfoliata

Mild salad green, buttery flavor. I planted 2, and will plant 2 mo...

Planted on 19 Jul 08
- 2 journals
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Day 98

Nasturtium 'Tip Top Alaska'

Tropaeolum minus

Planted on 06 Jul 08
- 2 journals
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Day 110

Dragon Carrots

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

I got these seeds in a swap with Verthandei. I just planted 4 in o...

Planted on 24 Jun 08
- 3 journals
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Day 127

Red Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Two swiss chard transplants. I don't know what variety these are.

Planted on 07 Jun 08
- 3 journals
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Day 139

Sungold Cherry Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

An orange cherry tomato.

Planted on 26 May 08
- 6 journals
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- Very Happy
Day 139

Debaro Plum Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

A purple plum tomato -- I love purple veggies!

Planted on 26 May 08
- 3 journals
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- Very Happy
Day 140

Nasturtium Vine

Tropaeolum majus

Tasty nasturtium flowers -- I planted these mostly for their color,...

Planted on 25 May 08
- 3 journals
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- Happy
Day 140

Yellow Perfect Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Planted on 25 May 08
- 4 journals
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- Happy
Day 141

Brandywine Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

I bought this transplant from a local farm. Brandywine is my favor...

Planted on 24 May 08
- 4 journals
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- Happy
Day 141

Vulcan Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

I just like Swiss Chard. It's pretty, easy to grow, produces a lot...

Planted on 24 May 08
- 9 journals
- 1 faves
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- Happy
Day 148

Cosmic Purple Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

These carrots are purple! How can I resist a purple carrot?!

Planted on 17 May 08
- 5 journals
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- 2 comments
- Happy
Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

One clump of chives. I purchased these plants at the grocery store...
- 3 journals
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Name	Added	Garden	Swaps Available
Aurora Orach Atriplex hortensis	27 Aug 08	Tiny Farm Garden	aurora mixture (1) Orach (1)
Broccoli, Minestra Nera Brassica oleracea var. italica	25 Sep 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Minestra Nera (0) Broccoli (9)
Broccoli, purple sprouting Brassica oleracea	15 Aug 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Purple Sprouting Broccoli (0)
Edamame Glycine max	10 Jun 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Soybean (4)
Katie's Mustard Lettuce Brassica juncea	25 Sep 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Katie's Mustard Lettuce (0) Mustard Plant (0)
Komatsuma Brassica rapa var. pervirdis	01 Jul 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Komatsuna (0)
Red Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata	31 Jul 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Red (0) Cabbage (9)
Red Russian Kale Brassica oleracea var. acephala	31 Jul 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Red Russian (2) Kale (12)
Romanesco Broccoli Brassica oleracea	25 Jun 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Romanesco Broccoli (3)
Swiss Chard, Barese Beta vulgaris var. cicla	31 Jul 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Barese (0) Perpetual Spinach (16)
Tatsoi Brassica narinosa	01 Jul 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Tatsoi (1)
True Red Cranberry Bean Phaseolus vulgaris	16 Jun 08	Tiny Farm Garden	True Red Cranberry (0) Bean (30)
Umaina Chard Beta vulgaris var. cicla	18 Aug 08	Tiny Farm Garden	Umaina (0) Perpetual Spinach (16)

Want to comment?

Lancefisher wrote:
I’ve heard of square foot gardening, but I’ve never seen it before. I’ll have to keep an eye on your garden. My mom was telling me that if I continue my garden, I may want to do a raised bed in the future so the soil can heat up more.

Posted on 05 Jun 08 (about 4 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
It has some nice advantages. The soil is warmer, it’s easier to work in, and the grid helps you plant more densely. I’m not completely sold on the whole system, but it’s a great system to tweak for yourself.

Posted on 05 Jun 08 (about 4 months ago)
Cecile wrote:
Thanks for your comment on My Cottage Patch. I loved my square foot garden, small space lots of fun. I converted one of the sand boxes in my community playground which is no longer in use into a raised garden. Next year I plan to go back into it; this time my flower garden keeps me busy enough.

Posted on 06 Jun 08 (about 4 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
What a great idea to turn a sand box into a garden — I bet it was the perfect size and shape. I’m continually astonished by how much I can grow in my square foot garden!

Posted on 06 Jun 08 (about 4 months ago)
Cmagnus wrote:
Thanks for your comments on my gardens. I’m amazed by the variety you’ve gotten into your garden. I’m interested to see how you do. I was afraid to do too much this year since it’s my first ground garden, but I’ll be keeping tabs on you and copycatting next year!

Posted on 11 Jun 08 (about 4 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
Thanks Cmagnus! It’s my first in the ground garden too! It’s funny that you see it as so much, because I’m feeling like I really held back. I’m not trellising anything, so I have no cukes, no zuchini, no pole beans. :) It’s not really as varied as it looks. I’m growing two varieties of a lot of things. Are you familiar with Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Gardening book? It’s all about maximizing small spaces.

Posted on 11 Jun 08 (about 4 months ago)