Vegetable Gardening: Reaping the Rewards of Gardener Ted's Labor, Quick Tips on Vegetable Gardening ebook

Hello and welcome to the J.Q. Rose blog.

What a special time of year for people who love veggies. We are in the prime season for gathering in all the fresh vegetables from our garden. This is the time of the year when we get paid back for all that hard labor in planting and nurturing those lovely plants. 

And are we ever reaping the rewards this year! 

Gardener Ted has had the best crop of cantaloupe/muskmelon he's ever had. 

This beauty is 9 3/4 pounds!

The garden is producing lots of peppers and cucumbers. 

We're staying ahead of the zucchini, but how many zucchini cakes can one eat?

We've had some good rains lately so GT doesn't need to water so much. However, he has "Tedgineered" quite a watering system so that he only need turn the faucet on and most of the garden is irrigated without him having to hang on to the end of the hose
The compost pile is on the right side of the photo

Garden entrance here in the center of the photo. We finally nixed the rabbit problem
 with chicken wire buried 6 inches deep around the entire garden.

GT had a hip replacement in February.
The garden is good therapy to get that hip moving and make it strong.

Not only does gardening provide rewards of fresh, healthy food, but it also keeps you healthy by planting, digging and weeding the plot. And I know it is one of the best ways to keep a happy heart.

Are you a gardener? Do you love eating vegetables? Do you have any recipes using green peppers or zucchini? I need them!! Thanks for stopping in.

Summer is winding down, but it's not too late for a delightful beach read from British author Helena Fairfax. She'll take her seat in the Readers Circle sharing her delightful book, Felicity at the Cross Hotel on Friday, August 25. Please join us. We may even have a spot of tea with her!

Quick Tips on Vegetable Gardening--Starting Your Garden 

by J.Q. Rose with Gardener Ted.

If you're interested in vegetable gardening, you may want to pick up this little guide GT and I wrote together so you can savor vegetables grown in your own backyard or deck, save money on food, and add healthy vegetables to your diet. We can help you with quick, practical tips on growing a vegetable garden. Learn how to get ready for gardening, how to plan a garden for four seasons of eating enjoyment, how to start seeds and more. Quick Tips for Vegetable Gardening is dedicated to offering you quick tips and advice for you to grow veggies in a garden plot, container, raised bed, or vertical gardening. This eBook is written with clear and concise tips to get you started.

Get ready for next spring! Grab the gardening tips guide here at amazon for 99 cents!