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How many plants have you got planted? I have maybe 8 which includes my grape tomato. I have maybe 50 or more all green tomatoes on the big plants as of today. How many corn stalks? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

32 - tomatoe plants but half are doing really poorly as their at the back where it doesn't get watered nearly as well. 18 Pepper plants - 3 different varieties, green bell, jalapeno, kung pao 6 kalrobi 6 brocoli 6 cauliflower (did horrid) 8 stalks of celery 4 egg plant 2 8 foot rows of bush beans 2 X 8 section of carrots 2 X 8 section of radishes (their all done and gone now) 2 X 8 section of leaf lettuce 24 heads of cabbage 12 hills of watermelon 12 hills of cantilope No idea how many pumpkin plants but have about 20 or so turning orange already Almost 100 foot fence of gourds (4 different kinds but mostly birdhouse gourds) Another 100 foot fence with peas, kentucky wonder beans, and cucumbers 50+ strawberry plants 4 X 8 section of asperagus 4 X 8 section of yellow onions 2 X 4 section of white onions 2 X 4 section of garlic 8 X 8 section of potatoes (didn't plant those, they came back from last year) Not sure on the corn but we got a 10# bag of peaches & cream seed and then 2 small packages of red corn I used to fill in an open spot after everything else was planted - I would say several hundred stalks but haven't counted... The garden is fenced on 3 sides and I planted marigolds along the open end which faces the house. I took pictures from the upper deck earlier in the year - I'll have to see if I can find them. Oh, the herbs are in a 4 X 8 raised bed but I may have to move or expand that next year.

Now that's a farm not a garden. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

I wonder if eggplant could be grown here in Minnesota. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

Hi GB! I am not sure what your climate is in your area but I did some research for you to see for I am really not an expert on gardening. haha.. "Eggplant is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields. The culture of eggplant is similar to that of bell pepper, with transplants being set in the garden after all danger of frost is past. Eggplants are slightly larger plants than peppers and are spaced slightly farther apart. Eggplant requires careful attention for a good harvest. Small-fruited, exotic-colored and ornamental varieties can be grown in containers and used for decorations." Here's the link if you want to read more: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/eggplant1.html I hope this will help you somehow. lovelots..faith210

They sure are lucky to be able to taste the fruits (& veggies!)of your labor! Hmm, as for jackfruit, I can't paste pics here yet, but here's a link to info and a photo of of it... http://www.theskinnycook.com/2007-04-30/jackfruit-picture.htm it really can be yummy...and as for mangoes, too bad it can't grow in your part of the world, hmm, have you ever tried dried mangoes? they're not the same as the fresh of course but still very yummy!

I gave the health aid that bathes dad a big bag of these. I also took a big bag to the wifes restaraunt as they serve a lot of this food. I love mangos. I wished I could grow them here in Minnesota. But they would die off with our cold and snowy winters. Never heard of jack fruits till now. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

From what I know the leaves are dangerous only to felines. Bummer. Tomatoes need sunshine and heat to ripen is the best info I can offer. I don't think grow lights would ripen tomatoes.But in the fall I wrap green tomatoes in newspaper setting them in the dark cool basement. I bring them out after a few weeks setting them on the window sill and the sun ripens them in a day or two. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

I knew that about tomatoes but some bright gardener told me that deer wouldn't bother tomatoe plants - they were wrong, the new twins this year ate the tops off my plants at the edge of the garden :( I sure hope they are ok, haven't seen the deer today :(

Sorry Grandpa BOB I didnt see the pictures of the vegetables until I viewed the discussion after my response was already posted. THose veggies are GORGEOUS! You must have not only a green thumb but green piggy toes as well.lol Do you live on a farm? My dream house would be a farm. dl

Go to my page here and check out my discussions. I add a photo almost every discussion actually. I have a huge back yard. I live in a city of 60,000 people. Not a farm just a large yard with room for lots of gardening. Check out some of my other discussions. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

yeah I find gardening to be very relaxing and calming to me. It is a form of therapy for me as well. relieves stress a lot also for me. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

I pick most my tomatoes when they are just starting to ripen. i wash them and then set them on a sunny window sill to redden. Keeps the critters and worms from eating them on the vine when they turn red. makes it a better harvest and all for us. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~