Canadian Renegades Not Garden
We decided not to plant a garden this year. Between living at my parents, managing twins, and building a house we felt like our to-do list was maxed out. We wouldn't have time to water or tend or harvest the way we normally would. Instead, we would focus our efforts to homestead step number one: build a house. The garden would have to wait.
![Tomatoes](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AllTomatoes_O7A9051.jpg)
Then, one afternoon my mom and I headed to the greenhouse's farmer's market and we spotted BOGO tomatoes. You know BOGO, right? Buy one, get one? That was it. I was done. How could we not get tomatoes? I quickly hopped into our Tomato Guides for a refresher and made some quick picks.
Tomato Guides: Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four | Part Five
Truthfully, our tomatoes are seeing the kind of neglect we expected a garden would this year. But neglect is good, right @senorcoconut? Even though they're sun-loving we tucked them under the deck so that the infrequent watering isn't too detrimental. Several weeks ago, there were a few days where we encountered severe winds. The tomatoes were knocked over and most of the stalks incurred substantial damage. Our Better Boy was nearly severed! We hadn't even staked or caged them yet.
Despite the neglect, however, they are still producing a small bounty for our bellies! I went outside to check on their progress this evening and here is what I found:
![Sungold](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Sungold_O7A9062.jpg)
When we shared our Tomato Guide, both @redouanemez and @pennsif chimed in to let us know how much they enjoyed the Sungold variety of tomato. We hadn't grown it before so we decided this would be the perfect opportunity to test them out. Well, they are plentiful and if I had to describe what sunshine tasted like I would use this tomato as an example. They have been cracking a bit on us but we suspect that's from out inconsistent watering schedule.
![BetterBoy](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BetterBoy_Break.png)
![BeefMaster](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BeefMaster_O7A9081.jpg)
![SweetTreats](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/O7A9071.jpg)
![Million](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SweetMill_O7A9079.jpg)
![candyland](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.canadianrenegade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CandyLand_O7A9086.jpg)
Does anyone have a good recipe for Nasturtiums? Ours are growing wildly and I am not sure what to do with them besides adding these little pepper bombs to salads.
All photos in this post are original work by Mrs. Canadian Renegade.
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Your garden is beautiful. Your tomato yield is good.
Thank you, it's not to shabby all things considered. -Aimee
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I really like the vegetables, especially with the tomatoes. And the type of tomato plant is very easy to treat, and quickly bear fruit.
Good post friends.
Yes, I am a big fan of vegetables too! If you get the right tomatoes you will definitely be eating them soon. We have a few slower growing ones but I think they will be worth the wait. -Aimee
WOW, you are ahead of me! I did not even manage tomatoes in a bucket this year, myself.
:D
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Good job girl!
Thank you! Ha ha! Sometimes we have to weigh the pros on cons of everything on our plate. There are days when I wonder why I even did this much but those juicy tomatoes are so worth it! 🙃 -Aimee
I bet they are tasty! You should be happy with them!
:)
Even the cracked ones are still delicious! I am pleased. -Aimee
Ps. I just noticed the dachshund in your profile picture!! Cute.
That was Lola, one of our rescues!She went from one of pack here, to queen of HER house! They have two more now, LOL! She taught them well....:)`
The nasturtiums can be dehydrated and I use them to supplement the layer feed in winter. The leaves can be used to make sandwiches. I've heard the seeds can be pickled when green.
Oh, great suggestions! Thank you! -Aimee
Ps. It's nice to know that some people make it to the end of the article. 😉 Although, this one was much shorter than I typically do. -Aimee
If the post is well written, I will read to the very end. :))
What a compliment. Thank you. -Aimee
BEAUTIFUL images of the Nasturtiums!! I'll have to watch for recipes for these... I wonder if you can make a floral vinegar out of them for a hair rinse??
Thank you! I actually went back and did a second round of photos because I wasn't happy with the first. Now I am really glad I did! I have never made a floral vinegar or a hair rinse before. I will have to look into both of those. I appreciate the ideas! -Aimee
Oh yes, Sungold are delicious. They are like candy in the greenhouse!
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Yes! 100%! We are so glad you let us know your experience with them. Thanks for stopping by. -Aimee
Nice to see your garden sir @canadianrenegade after long days.😊
Thank you! Yes, this poor scraggly garden doesn't usually get a visit until after the long days... If we remember. Ha ha ha! -Aimee
Yes it's true in our daily life there is really tough to manage everything... but after somedays visit will be also great i'm sure...😎 btw I really liked your garden a lot 🙂
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