Loudoun County Master Gardeners

The Vegetable Garden                                                                                                                                 Back

 

The theme of the 2011 vegetable garden is once again "Master Gardener Favorites"! Some are AAS (All American Selection) and some are Heirloom.

For a layout of the 2011 vegetable garden click Veggie flyer.

 

2010 Growing Season photos:

Strawberries May 2010

Broccoli June 2010

Fennel June 2010

Carrots June 2010

   

Here is a handy Harvest Guide:  Common Vegetable Harvest Guide

 

 

2009 Growing Season photos:

Radish Harvest 05/20/09

Broccoli among rhubarb, spinach and lettuces 06/10/09

Lettuces in all their glory 06/10/09

Artichokes, Cucumbers, kale and more 7/07/09

Carrot harvest 07/01/09

Garlic Bulbs 07/01/09

Peppers 09/01/09

Potato harvest 7/01/09

Suhyo cucumber among the greens

Tomatoes and parsley 8/03/09

Tomato medley 8/20/09

Watermelon artichokes and squash 8/03/09

Sweet potatoes 09/14/09

Moon & Stars watermelon - yummy treat for 9/22/09

 

   

Companion Plantings:

 

Squash - Dill, Nasturtiums, Amaranth

Asparagus - Parsley (let flower), Cosmos

Broccoli - Zinnia, Sweet Alyssum        

Carrots- Chives, Onions, Calendula                                           

Pole Beans- Salvias, Basil, Bloomsdale Spinach                                                      

Tomatoes- Borage, Cosmos, Dill, Basil

Cucumbers - Nasturtiums      

Peppers - Coriander, Basil, Marigolds, Cosmos

Potatoes - Marigolds, Basil, Bush Beans

The goal of companion planting is to create plant societies that benefit from each other.  For more about companion planting see 1, 2, 3.  These links take you off the LCMG website. Use your "Back" button to return.

***Enjoy reading an overview of the 2008 vegetable season by clicking here.***