Garden to the rescue

I'm working late and suddenly I realize I haven't had dinner yet. Since most places are closed by now I start scrounging around my office for change so I can hit up the candy machine. And then it dawns on me. Who needs candy or quarters when I've got a big pile of food growing in the back? It's salad time.

So with high beams blaring I fight off the bunnies, and the security guard, and make myself a little something the candy machine could never touch.

Most creative idea I've had all night, by the way. I'll get it though.

Today's word is "Legit".

And it's being brought to you by the Alcone Organic Garden. We're 53 days in and things are getting fun out there. 

 I'm looking forward to eating this flower in about a week or so. Of course it'll be a pea at that point, but still.

I was getting concerned about the potatoes. They weren't doing a whole lot, but they are making up for lost time. As you can see the Desiree's are doing much better than the Yellow Finns. But that one Finn in the front gives me hope. It's almost time to put the second layer of soil on the Desirees.

And the carrots are being carrots. Silently doing their thing underground.

At this rate the World's Tiniest Farmer's Market won't stay that way for long.

It's not much, but it's delicious.

If Radish was first, Spinach was a pretty close second. So with that, the World's Tiniest Farmer's Market is born. If you're in the office and lucky enough to be checking the blog, come on down to the fun zone and have at it.

I fully expect the market to not stay tiny for long as a lot of the lettuces are coming in fast.

Radish for the win

Looks like we have a winner in the "First to be edible" race. Okay, I realize gardening isn't a competitive activity. But if it was, Radishes would rule.

Admittedly I'm not a huge fan of radishes, but these might change my mind. Besides being gorgeous, they're nice and mild tasting. They're pretty juicy too. Which may mean I'm watering them too often.

Chime in if you're a radish connoisseur and can tell me what I should be looking for.

Behold the Immaculate Germination

Turns out I'm an amazing gardener. I show up to check on the garden this morning and I have grown a couple cucumbers from a lettuce seed.

I even managed to get an artichoke to grow from nothing.

Pretty unbelievable, huh?