What's growing now, Ramona, California Zone 9b

[beavis]

Situated in the foothills at approx. 1500 feet East of San Diego 30 miles is Ramona.

Here are some snippets of activity on my property...

Tomatoes I planted in September are doing surprisingly well. This was an experiment of mine to see if they would grow into the Winter months....

Black-eyed Susans and strawberries

The containment garden, newly planted with lettuce, Chinese cabbage, Swiss chard and Bok choy

Peas going strong...

Quack!

Hoophouse back up and running, just planted beets and Chinese leek, with much more on the way...

Close-up of my watering system for the trays. Water drips from drip heads and adds water to non-draining tray, and the water is slowly absorbed by capillary means into the soil.

 

[simple life]

Wow! I can't believe you have tomtoes growing right now.
My garden is under a layer of icy snow.

 

[curly_kate]

On one hand, I am extremely jealous of your set-up. It would be SO AWESOME to be able to grow year-round. On the other hand, it is kind of nice to have a little break from growing. Although that will only last until January, when I'll start itching again.

But I am so impressed with what you have going! It looks awesome!

 

[journey11]

Nice setup!

What kind of lettuce is that, btw?

 

[beavis]

Thanks for the responses.

The lettuce is a pepper spot?!? type of romaine lettuce I picked up at a local nursery.

Nothing special, but I just needed something in the ground, and wanted to get it going.

 

[beavis]

New Ameracauna and Rhode Island Red chicks

Peas

Beets

Broccoli rabe

Tomatoes

Swiss Chard

 

[Catalina]

So nice to see something green and growing!

 

[4grandbabies]

For me that was hope for things to come, we started the day at -2 a couple of days ago, hit 15 Deg. today, but only supposed to get to a high of 5 by Friday.
pics are always an inspiration!! Love the wire over the beds.
The little chick was adorable.

 

[beavis]

The wire keeps out nosy beagles and renegade ducks!

 

[4grandbabies]

The wire keeps out nosy beagles and renegade ducks!

For me, the wire would be to keep out neighbor chickens, and all the cats that seem to love our yard. I really enjoy watching he neighor chickens, and am a very big cat lover, so I think thiat the wire will keep everyone happy.