February 2026
It 's officially bikini and speedo season in the garden and we are wearing the latest in gardening attire. Do NOT laugh, it keeps the birds away!
This page has the most recent snapshots of the garden to share with our friends:
We have everything except spinach and we substitute Swiss chard for the spinach!
We work in the garden almost every day!
Readying For Summmer 2026
We decided not to grown a winter garden because we had some medical issues and wanted to let the garden sit fallow until the summer season begins in March.
Allowing a vegetable garden to go fallow—leaving it uncultivated for a season or year—rejuvenates soil health by restoring nutrients, improving structure, and balancing microorganisms. It breaks pest and disease cycles that rely on constant host crops and helps conserve soil moisture while reducing erosion.
Key Advantages of Fallowing a Garden:
- Restores Soil Fertility: Resting allows organic matter to decompose and nutrients to replenish, reducing the need for fertilizers.
- Breaks Pest and Disease Cycles: Many soil-borne diseases and insects (like nematodes) die off without a host plant to feed on.
- Improves Soil Structure: Without constant tilling or compaction, soil microorganisms can rebuild healthy soil, improving texture and aeration.
- Increases Water Retention: A fallow period helps the soil retain more water for future crops.
- Weed Management: While weeds may grow, a fallow period (especially with cover crops) allows the gardener to manage them through techniques like solarization or covering with plastic.
We get excited about our garden!!
