Just some fun in the sun.

What started in the kitchen, actually started in the garden. We’re trying to grow lots of vegetables and herbs to help us fight the increasing cost of groceries. But we learned this year that the weather is unpredictable (and so is our fridge). So, we are trying to figure out which plants grows better in our area and produces more food with less input. We’ve increased our garden by 300 percent this year. Not that that translated to yields, but we’re learning and learning fast.

Our 4 vegetable beds that are being overrun by pillbugs. We're trying out the beer method, but it didn't work for us.

Our 4 vegetable beds that are being overrun by pillbugs. We're trying out the beer method, but it didn't work for us.

Seedlings 2024 - Do you recognize any of these?

Seedlings 2024 - Do you recognize any of these?

Seedlings 2023 with our loyal garden companion.

Seedlings 2023 with our loyal garden companion.

Garden seed planning

Garden seed planning

2024 Strawberry Harvest

2024 Strawberry Harvest

Sunny in the sun

Sunny in the sun

Teddy Sunny in the afternoon sun

Teddy Sunny in the afternoon sun

Green Tomatoes 2023

Green Tomatoes 2023

Garden Update July 2024

Hey fam! 🌱✨ We’re super hyped to give you the lowdown on our 2024 veggie garden adventure. We’ve planted a bunch of awesome veggies and some amazing flowers to keep things thriving and looking cute. Let's dive into what we've got growing!

Culinary Fruits/Veggies We Planted

  1. Yellow and Red Onions

  2. Romaine

  3. Radishes (French and the round ones)

  4. Green Onions

  5. Chinese Broccoli

  6. Dill

  7. Mom's Mustard Green

  8. Red/Yellow/Orange Carrots

  9. Parsnips (successful? Can't tell yet)

  10. Kale (aphids love these)

  11. Japanese Radish (bolted right away)

  12. Cauliflower (nothing to show for these)

  13. Hmong post-partum herbs

  14. Blackberries

  15. Raspberry

  16. Kaffir Lime Plants

  17. Bush Beans

  18. Snow Peas

  19. Luffa (not successful)

  20. Okra

  21. Strawberries (some are producing!)

  22. Japanese Eggplant

  23. Green Zucchini

  24. Gray Zucchini (stunted)

  25. Ginger 

  26. Potatoes

  27. Lemongrass

  28. Thai Eggplant

  29. Patchwork Peppers

  30. Habanero Peppers

  31. Shishito Peppers

  32. Sweet Bell Peppers

  33. Turmeric

  34. Italian Herbs (Mammoth Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, and Thyme)

  35. Cilantro (succession planting)

  36. Roma Tomatoes

  37. Cherokee Purple Tomatoes

  38. Current Tomatoes

  39. Black Krim tomatoes

  40. Cherry Tomatoes

  41. Grape Tomatoes

  42. Midnight Roma Tomatoes (from Row7 Seeds)

Flowers/Companion Plants

  1. Goldy Honey Bear Sunflowers (gorgeousssss)

  2. Snapdragons (pinks, and creams, and orange--so pretty)

  3. Basil (Thai basil and Italian basil)

  4. Zinnias

  5. Cosmos

  6. Poppies

  7. Chrysanthemum marigolds

  8. Mammoth Sunflowers

  9. Lavender

  10. Marigolds

  11. Borage

  12. Yarrow (?  Honestly, not sure if the seeds are correct haha)

  13. Calendula

  14. Sungold Tall Sunflowers (can't tell the difference between this one and the first one, so pretty)

  15. Bells of Ireland (beware of spikes, super bad germination, won't grow again)

These companion plants aren’t just for show—they're our garden’s besties, keeping pests away and inviting all the good bugs. Plus, they make everything look hella pretty.

Our 2024 garden is a whole vibe. It’s not just about the fresh veggies but also about the dope plant friendships going on. We’re stoked to share our homegrown goodies with you and whip up some fire recipes. Check out our recipes on our socials! 🌿💚🍅