Well it’s been well over a month since we planted our employee garden and the fruits (and veggies) of our labor are beginning to show! We’ve already been reaping tons of greens from our cold frame garden, and now our squash, zucchini, and green beans are starting to yield enough for dinner. With the week of heavy rains that we’ve had here in Charles City, VA, it’s no wonder that our plants are starting to really get big. We harvested a flat of baby squash and zucchini on Friday and the girls in the office all enjoyed them over the weekend. Our Marketing Director Caroline, tossed them in with fresh kale, onions and garlic for a delicious dinner packed full of fresh vitamins!
In attempts to keep our garden free of pests, we’ve planted our tunnel veggies near our Rue field. Rue is a natural insect repellent, and as a result, we’ve had considerably less critters trying to feast on our vegetables. Rue is also a great rabbit, deer and domestic pet deterrent, so if you’re having problems with pests, trying planting a perimeter of this hardy perennial around your gardens.
