#11  
Old 01-20-2008, 10:49 PM
debrajean debrajean is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 50
Default

Tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, carrots and melons are high on my list of must-do planting.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 01-23-2008, 12:44 PM
Liza Liza is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 44
Default

I had a little vegetable garden once where I grew sweet peppers, peas, greens or callaloo. My brother also had some tomatoes and some yams.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 01-25-2008, 01:25 PM
baldmonkee baldmonkee is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 43
Default

I've always had a veggie garden but never once have tried to grow my own herbs, this thread has really got me thinking
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 01-28-2008, 06:09 AM
fiona fiona is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 28
Default

I grow tomatoes, red bell peppers, and hot red peppers. I also grow thyme, aloe vera (for internal and external use), and squash. The squash runs around the the other vegetables, so it looks a bit like a mini jungle however I am always able to find the tomatoes and such.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 02-10-2008, 03:06 AM
Jewel Jewel is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 51
Default

I would absolutely love to grow my own fruits and vegetables, but I live in a condo and don't even have a yard. I hope to do something like that once I get my own home though.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 02-11-2008, 01:14 AM
SageMother SageMother is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 74
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by lovetochat View Post
Don't tomato plants need a lot of watering? Carrots is a good idea, all the family eat them so that is a good start. And some herbs and spices should be easy enough as well. We have a big bush of rosemary in our garden and that is great, survives anything and is available all year. Which other herbs are like that? I have tried growing some before but none were tough enough to survive my neglect. I do try, honest, but the plants don't shout as loud as my kids!
Even though tomatos might take a bit more water, they are worth every drop. The flavor of a home grown tomato is much better than those at a grocers. I believe they are better for you!
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 02-11-2008, 06:25 AM
fiona fiona is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 28
Default

I agree the tomatoes grown in a home garden do taste a lot better and I found that they taste sweeter too.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 02-12-2008, 09:02 AM
Jewel Jewel is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 51
Default

My grandparents grow their own peppers, and those are definitely the best peppers that I have ever had. They have a lot more flavor than ones I buy at the store. I would love to try their home grown tomatoes but haven't yet.
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 02-13-2008, 06:01 PM
RFL1986 RFL1986 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 16
Default

My stepbrother is a chef and grows all of his own vegetables which is fantastic. You can taste the difference for sure when the food is fresh from the ground. When I have a place with a bit more space I want to grow peppers, tomatoes and a few other ones for my own cooking.
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 02-14-2008, 12:31 PM
katharina katharina is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 18
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fiona View Post
I agree the tomatoes grown in a home garden do taste a lot better and I found that they taste sweeter too.
Oh yes, they're wonderful! To answer the original question, I agree about tomatoes being a good place to start. When I've done it, though, I bought the starter plants, I didn't start from seeds. Peppers are pretty easy, like someone said. Cucumbers are easy... peas are easy but the yield isn't so great if you're feeding more than one or two people.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

Copyright © 2008 Jalic Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Home | Forums | Quizzes | Articles | Find nutrition info