Since every third thread I’m pinged to on FR these days is dealing with food shortages, supply line issues and rising inflation , I thought a good topic for this week would be getting the most bang for our buck when it comes to the home garden, saving money while gardening, which veggies are the most nutrient rich and planting for the biggest harvest.
With that said:
The Most Nutritious Vegetables You Can Grow
When it comes to growing our own food, we often think in terms of yields—how much, how big, how often. Fair enough, but putting the nutritional value of homegrown fruit and vegetables at the fore of a planting plan makes good sense; after all, healthful foods are the goal. Here are the some of the most nutritious vegetables you can grow (and eat!).
A garden rich in nutrients is chock-full of “powerhouse” (the latest buzzword) fruit and vegetables, with watercress, cabbage, and beet greens topping the list. Ideally, such a garden includes one-third leafy greens; one-third colored vegetables, such as carrots and sweet potatoes; and one-third sulfur-rich vegetables, like brassicas and alliums.
Sometimes referred to as a “superfoods garden,” this is one in which you will find produce that provides the ultimate combination of nutrients. There are 17 critical nutrients for optimal health; potassium, calcium folate, and vitamins B12, A, and D are tops among them.
https://www.almanac.com/most-nutritious-vegetables-you-can-grow
Zucchini (which surprised me!)
Green Beans
Spinach
Tomatoes
Sweet Peppers
Broccoli
Raspberries
Blueberries
Garlic
Kale
Very elegant. Enjoy it more and more as I keep looking at it. As a gif, it encourages that long look and the details begin emerging. Really nice! Thank you.
Good morning from the Frozen Tundra of New England!
In Georgia, Zone 7B, we are expecting high winds, snow and sleet tonight into tomorrow. We are hunkering down. You may have heard about how Atlanta etal shuts down during winter storms. Usually, we don’t get snow, but ice, black ice. I don’t expect to go anywhere for another 36 hours. Too dangerous. I don’t need to slide my car into another one.
Joseph Lofthouse has been making a video series about landrace gardening. I don’t know how much of this video will make it into the final series, but this was posted by someone whose garden he was visiting. She grew potatoes from true potato seeds, not from tubers. I’m impressed with her harvest!