Summer Gardens are growing well with all the Sun

We are taking a break from construction to return to the gardens this week.

Above, Alex clears the jungle that is encroaching on the Banana Patch.

Good ventilation is crucial to minimize fungus and rot on the newly forming fruits.  This year we have about 150 trees and we will continue expanding as we clear more jungle.  Everyone adores bananas.  We always run out no matter how many I harvest.

 

Estrella, Samantha, and Alex remove the weeds that are choking out the Taro Patch and opening new land to expand the existing patch.

The Swiss Chard is going strong still, providing a tasty and healthy green leafy vegetable to eat daily.

Everybody lends a hand to remove the weeds before topdressing with fresh compost in the Zone 1 gardens.

Nadine hauls weeds from the gardens to the compost bin, where they will be recycled until next year.

Jasmine is organizing the Zone 1 gardens with fresh compost, irrigation,and seeds.

My boys, Odin and Mitra, lend a hand in the Wetland Taro Patch.

Nadine shows some Cana Rocha who is in charge!

Samantha sorting through the Taro Tubers to decide which are for dinner and which are for replanting.

The sweet potato and tomatoes are thriving in the summer sunshine.