Glass Gem Indian Corn

I have been anticipating the corn harvest all Summer.

I am happy to report that the Glass Gem Corn, from Native Seeds has exceeded all of my expectations!

Unwrapping each ear of corn is a pleasant surprise. 

A kaleidoscope of eye catching colors... 

 Oh...I am in LOVE!!!!!

Gorgeous gem tones....

Pretty Pastels....

Plum filled purples....

A magnificent array!

Indian Glass Gem Corn

The Indian glass gem corn is starting to shoot up..as the old saying goes....Knee high by the 4th of July! We checked on the 4th. and sure enough, it was well over our knees. I didn't plant any sweet corn this year, as I just haven't had the best of luck growing it.

I saved space in this bed to hopefully start a row of Winter veggies that will be covered with a low tunnel. This garden doesn't have deer fencing surrounding it, so what ever I plant there....is at my own risk!

Weekly Garden View

We are happily eating fresh Lettuce from the garden daily...A savings of $1.59 a head (pricing from Super 1 Foods this week)

The garlic is looking great...We have finally finished off the remainder of last seasons garlic harvest, so  I am looking forward to fresh garlic. The garlic scape's will be here soon enough! 

Glass Gem Corn was transplanted into the garden this past week and seems to be doing good.

Seedy Sunday

Sunday was spent outside doing yard chores, transplanting starts, and starting more seeds. This year I will be attempting to grow the beautiful Glass Gem Corn from Native Seeds. These seeds will get a little head start in the greenhouse.

Sweet little packet of Forget-Me-Nots from Susie B. that were handed out at the last  gardening club meeting...Have now been started.

also started today...

• Succession Planting #4 of lettuce Romaine, Iceberg, Four Seasons,& Tom Thumb
• California Giant Mix Zinnias
• Dill- Fern Leaf and Mammoth
• Chamomile
• Sicilian Violet Cauliflower
• January King Cabbage

Update on the Garden

Look what's happening in the garden this week....


Tomato's are blooming



Peppers are safe and snug in their little micro climate



Corn has sprung up and is about 10" tall