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the making of an urban biointensive garden in Toronto

Monday, July 30, 2007

Goodbye, summer squash...

... you will be missed. My zucchini plant died a couple days ago. How tragic. I have no idea what caused it. It rotted at the stem, but I couldn't tell what was causing the rot. I got some pics.

I got 4 beautiful, perfect zucchinis out of it. So sad.

But the rest of my garden looks really happy. The squash are taking over, as was to be expected. I'm quite happy with all the vinery.

Labels: area, rot, squash, zucchini

: Name: FarmerPauly; Location: Nelson, BC, Canada

I'm kind of excited about the next few years. I see skyrocketing oil prices and a climate shift gearing into full force creating a bit of havoc in the world somewhat sooner than most people think. But I think self-sufficiency will be a big part of the solution when the shit hits the fan. My dream is to someday live in a village that produces most of its own food, clothing and shelters, helping to sustain a healthy relationship with the earth.

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150 square feet

Initial Costs:

Shovel	$15
Hand saw	$20
Multi-bit screwdriver	$15
Tarp	$8
Lee Valley spade & fork	$87
Hose couplings	$11
Produce scale	$7
Total	$163

Year 1 Operating Costs:

Seeds	$50
Compost	$100
Ground cayenne pepper	$8
Total	$158

Approximate retail value of organic produce calculated from Pfenning's Organic catalogue.

1 kg radishes	$6
0.6 kg spinach	$10.50
2.5 kg lettuce	$32.50
11 kg chard	$78
0.35 kg yellow beans	$3.50
1.3 kg zucchinis	$3
3.5 cobs corn	$2
3.4 kg cherry tomatoes	$15
0.9 kg ruffled red tomatoes	$6
10 bunches basil	$20
0.6 kg baby carrots	$2
1.1 kg green peppers	$7.50
1 bunch parsley	$1.50
1.5 kg muskmelon	$4
0.55 kg potatoes	$1.50
0.05 kg parsnips	$0
Total	$193

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Goodbye, summer squash...

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