Basic Garden Plan 2012
Your 80 Square Foot Basic Garden Includes:
4' X 8' X 30 in. High Raised Bed
4' X 8' X 8 in. Low Raised Bed
16' Ground Row for Tomatoes
Cages, Stakes, Tools, Plants and Seed.
Custom Irrigation System.
Soil is Prepared and ready to plant.
Garden classes offered 3 days per week.
Use of the Community Garden
Members only pricing on U-pick tree fruit and grapes.
4' X 8' X 8 in. Low Raised Bed
16' Ground Row for Tomatoes
Cages, Stakes, Tools, Plants and Seed.
Custom Irrigation System.
Soil is Prepared and ready to plant.
Garden classes offered 3 days per week.
Use of the Community Garden
Members only pricing on U-pick tree fruit and grapes.
Upgrade to a Canner's Garden
Canning is a great way to preserve
the flavors of summer.
The Canner's Garden upgrade includes:
An additional 16 feet of Ground Row added to your basic garden plan for $16 per month,
and a Free Summer Canning Workshop
the flavors of summer.
The Canner's Garden upgrade includes:
An additional 16 feet of Ground Row added to your basic garden plan for $16 per month,
and a Free Summer Canning Workshop
Customize your Garden
When you enroll I will send you a copy of this so you can fill in the blanks with the tomato varieties of your choice. It is important that I know your choice soon because I will be starting the tomatoes in in the greenhouse in February. The other vegetables are started later or by direct seed and can be chosen during the planting class. Scroll down on this page to see the catalog of varieties we are offering this season. If you upgrade to a Canner's Garden it will double your Ground Row so choose up to 10 tomato plants. Contact me if you want something "off menu" (Similar varieties may be substituted if seed becomes unavailable.)
Multipurpose and Canning Tomatoes
Black Zebra 3-4 oz.
This deep burgundy tomato has green stripes on the outside and solid mahogany-colored flesh inside. Sweet and juicy, vigorous plants produce high yield.
Striped Stuffer 5-7 oz.
Shaped like a bell pepper and hollow too. Red fruits have orange stripes with classic tomato taste. Compact plant with heavy yield.
Yellow Stuffer 5-7 oz.
Looks like a yellow bell pepper. Perfect for slicing or stuffing. Vigorous vines bear profusely.
Arkansas Traveler 6-8 oz.
Pinkish red medium sized tomato with full rich flavor, firm and resists splitting. Good Yield.
Roudy Red 8-10 oz.
Big tomato flavor in a medium sized round, red tomato. Vigorous plants grow plentiful harvests of versatile fruits with delicious taste.
This deep burgundy tomato has green stripes on the outside and solid mahogany-colored flesh inside. Sweet and juicy, vigorous plants produce high yield.
Striped Stuffer 5-7 oz.
Shaped like a bell pepper and hollow too. Red fruits have orange stripes with classic tomato taste. Compact plant with heavy yield.
Yellow Stuffer 5-7 oz.
Looks like a yellow bell pepper. Perfect for slicing or stuffing. Vigorous vines bear profusely.
Arkansas Traveler 6-8 oz.
Pinkish red medium sized tomato with full rich flavor, firm and resists splitting. Good Yield.
Roudy Red 8-10 oz.
Big tomato flavor in a medium sized round, red tomato. Vigorous plants grow plentiful harvests of versatile fruits with delicious taste.
Orange Russian 8-10 oz.
Heart-shaped, smooth golden flesh marbled with streaks of red. They are deliciously sweet and meaty with few seeds.
Black from Tula 8-12 oz.
Deep reddish-brown color with rich, sweet flavor. Very productive and sets well even in hot weather.
Big Beef 10-12 oz.
Full flavor- among the best and ripens early for it's size. Mid season.
Hawaiian Pineapple 16 oz.
Golden-orange beefsteak. Incredibly rich and sweet. Very large harvests. Last seasons giant tomato winner -2 lb 11oz
Giant Belgium up to 2 lb.
Heirloom tomatoes with delicious deep pink fruit.
Good yield.
Heart-shaped, smooth golden flesh marbled with streaks of red. They are deliciously sweet and meaty with few seeds.
Black from Tula 8-12 oz.
Deep reddish-brown color with rich, sweet flavor. Very productive and sets well even in hot weather.
Big Beef 10-12 oz.
Full flavor- among the best and ripens early for it's size. Mid season.
Hawaiian Pineapple 16 oz.
Golden-orange beefsteak. Incredibly rich and sweet. Very large harvests. Last seasons giant tomato winner -2 lb 11oz
Giant Belgium up to 2 lb.
Heirloom tomatoes with delicious deep pink fruit.
Good yield.
Cherry and Grape Tomatoes
Chocolate Cherry 1"
Attractive port wine color inside and out with a delicious multifaceted flavor.
Snow White Cherry
Delightful ivory colored cherry tomatoes ripen to a light yellow and are deliciously sweet.
Large Red Cherry 1.5 oz.
Sparkling tomato flavor with few seeds. Vines are vigorous and highly productive.
Sunsugar Hybrid 1 oz.
Very sweet, orange cherry tomato, crack resistant and high yield.
Sweet Treats 1 oz.
Deep pink with amazingly good, rich, sweet flavor. Highly productive and crack resistant.
Green Zebra Cherry 1 oz.
Striped green cherry tomatoes look like miniature version of a Green Zebra tomato and a bit sweeter too.
Golden Sweet 1oz
Long clusters of yellow grape tomatoes that stay firm and crisp and resist cracking. Scrumptious flavor and excellent production.
Vegetables for Raised Beds
Nelson Carrot
6" cylindrical, blunt tip roots are very smooth and crisp with bright orange color and sweet flavor.
Cherry Belle Radish
Round red roots have pure white flesh with delightful flavor and crispness.
Sherwood Leek
Mild, sweet flavor summer leek. Shanks can grow up to 1 foot before leafing. Delicious full sized or as mini leeks.
Merlin Beet
Smooth round root with high sugar content and deep red flesh. High in antioxidants and iron.
Walla Walla Onion
A mildly sweet, high quality grano onion for the southern latitudes.
White Bunching Onion
Wonderful non-bulbing scallion-like spring onion. Used fresh or cooked.
Butterball
Similar buttery flavor of the Yukon but with better yield and storage.
Squash, Cucumber and Pumpkin
Yellow Straight Neck
Attractive golden skinned straight neck squash have delicious, pale yellow interior. High yielding.
Green Zucchini
Smooth dark green skin with crisp white flesh. High yielding.
Giant Pumpkin Contest
Grow the biggest pumpkin and win a prize. There will be a place provided for all the contest pumpkins so they wont hog up space in your garden.
Armenian Cucumber
Always sweet, thin skinned
with a pleasant, mild flavor.
Sugar Pie Pumpkin 5-6 lb
The sweet fruit of this variety are considered the standard for
cooking and top-notch pies.
Salad Greens
Super Jericho Romaine
Performs extremely well in the heat of summer while retaining the sweet and crisp texture it's known for.
Colored Romaine Blend
Beautiful, green, red and speckled lettuce varieties are quick to reach harvest stage for baby leaf production.
Butter Head Lettuce
Dark green, loosely folded center leaves form a high quality heart with crisp ribs. Heat tolerant.
Fancy Micro Greens
Jazz up a boring salad with a variety of fancy, flavorful baby greens.
Tyee Spinach
Delicious, heat tolerant and slow bolting variety. Loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Delicious, heat tolerant and slow bolting variety. Loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Baby Pac Choi
Perfect for stir fry. Tastes great
with a little ginger and soy sauce.
Perfect for stir fry. Tastes great
with a little ginger and soy sauce.
Salad Greens Planting in April
Salad Greens will be planted in April in between the tomatoes. Heat tolerant varieties are offered to extend the growing season.
Pick a Peck of Peppers
Ace Red Bell
Flavorful, medium sized ripens from green to red. Resists blossom drop for heavy production.
Flavorburst
Lime green turning to yellow when ripe. Medium sized fruit with excellent sweet f
Flavor.
Orion Green Bell
Bountiful, smooth, thick walled large bell pepper.
Plants have good cover to protect form sun scald.
Tangerine Sweet Pepper
Thick walled, sweet and juicy, little orange pepper. Especially delicious when eaten raw.
Flavorful, medium sized ripens from green to red. Resists blossom drop for heavy production.
Flavorburst
Lime green turning to yellow when ripe. Medium sized fruit with excellent sweet f
Flavor.
Orion Green Bell
Bountiful, smooth, thick walled large bell pepper.
Plants have good cover to protect form sun scald.
Tangerine Sweet Pepper
Thick walled, sweet and juicy, little orange pepper. Especially delicious when eaten raw.
Numex Joe E Parker
Southwest favorite chile rellenos, grilling and roasting. The flesh is thick with a delicious mild heat and satisfying chile flavor.
Ancho / Poblanos
Southwest favorite for chile rellenos, grilling and roasting. The flesh is thick with a delicious medium heat and satisfying chile flavor.
Jalafuego
Dark green, jalapeno pepper will add just the kick to salsas and sauces. Expect high yields.
Serrano
Dark green pepper turns red when it reaches full heat.
Seriously hot.
Southwest favorite chile rellenos, grilling and roasting. The flesh is thick with a delicious mild heat and satisfying chile flavor.
Ancho / Poblanos
Southwest favorite for chile rellenos, grilling and roasting. The flesh is thick with a delicious medium heat and satisfying chile flavor.
Jalafuego
Dark green, jalapeno pepper will add just the kick to salsas and sauces. Expect high yields.
Serrano
Dark green pepper turns red when it reaches full heat.
Seriously hot.
The Community Garden includes all the tomato varieties
available in our catalog plus a few hot peppers.
Everyone is expected to help maintain this section and share the produce.
It is intended to offset any loss due to pest or disease, and give you the opportunity to try the varieties you did not plant in your own garden.
Excess produce will be donated to the soup kitchen on a weekly basis.
Community Garden Herbs
Curly Parsley
Flat Leaf Parsley
Cilantro
Sweet Basil
Majoram
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Savory
Thyme
Fresh Herb Bouquet
Planting the Community Garden