Making stew today. These fat carrots are going into the crock pot soon. Gonna experiment with sautéing the leaves. They smell so sweet & fresh!
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #BlackGirlsGarden #BackyardGarden #GardenSky 🌱
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #BlackGirlsGarden #BackyardGarden #GardenSky 🌱
January 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Making stew today. These fat carrots are going into the crock pot soon. Gonna experiment with sautéing the leaves. They smell so sweet & fresh!
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #BlackGirlsGarden #BackyardGarden #GardenSky 🌱
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #BlackGirlsGarden #BackyardGarden #GardenSky 🌱
January 17, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Alright. Technically at work today. Gonna do a little bit then tidy up & make some lentils or black beans (I hate black-eyed peas), greens, & cornbread.
My cabbages aren’t ready to be harvested yet. But here are some sweet peppers I picked yesterday. #ZodiGardens
My cabbages aren’t ready to be harvested yet. But here are some sweet peppers I picked yesterday. #ZodiGardens
December 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Alright. Technically at work today. Gonna do a little bit then tidy up & make some lentils or black beans (I hate black-eyed peas), greens, & cornbread.
My cabbages aren’t ready to be harvested yet. But here are some sweet peppers I picked yesterday. #ZodiGardens
My cabbages aren’t ready to be harvested yet. But here are some sweet peppers I picked yesterday. #ZodiGardens
Well, friends. With Thanksgiving approaching, I went ahead and harvested the sweet potatoes I’ve been growing these last few months. I started this grow bag with just ONE slip as an experiment.
Definitely have a lot to learn, but this was fun!
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky 🌱
Definitely have a lot to learn, but this was fun!
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky 🌱
November 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Well, friends. With Thanksgiving approaching, I went ahead and harvested the sweet potatoes I’ve been growing these last few months. I started this grow bag with just ONE slip as an experiment.
Definitely have a lot to learn, but this was fun!
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky 🌱
Definitely have a lot to learn, but this was fun!
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky 🌱
More photos from our time in the yard this morning.
💧 Obsessed with the way dew drops perfectly decorate the edges of my cabbage leaves.
🐛 My Mojo baby & I relocated a tiny caterpillar.
🥕 My carrot tops are serving verdant lushness. #StiffWhere? 😋
#ZodiGardens #AutumnGarden #BlackGirlsGarden
💧 Obsessed with the way dew drops perfectly decorate the edges of my cabbage leaves.
🐛 My Mojo baby & I relocated a tiny caterpillar.
🥕 My carrot tops are serving verdant lushness. #StiffWhere? 😋
#ZodiGardens #AutumnGarden #BlackGirlsGarden
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
More photos from our time in the yard this morning.
💧 Obsessed with the way dew drops perfectly decorate the edges of my cabbage leaves.
🐛 My Mojo baby & I relocated a tiny caterpillar.
🥕 My carrot tops are serving verdant lushness. #StiffWhere? 😋
#ZodiGardens #AutumnGarden #BlackGirlsGarden
💧 Obsessed with the way dew drops perfectly decorate the edges of my cabbage leaves.
🐛 My Mojo baby & I relocated a tiny caterpillar.
🥕 My carrot tops are serving verdant lushness. #StiffWhere? 😋
#ZodiGardens #AutumnGarden #BlackGirlsGarden
I don’t remember ever having this many peppers on one plant this late in the year. 😲
Every season is different. Every plant is different. There’s always a surprise when working with nature.
#Zone9A #GardenSky 🌱 #UrbanGardening #ZodiGardens
Every season is different. Every plant is different. There’s always a surprise when working with nature.
#Zone9A #GardenSky 🌱 #UrbanGardening #ZodiGardens
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I don’t remember ever having this many peppers on one plant this late in the year. 😲
Every season is different. Every plant is different. There’s always a surprise when working with nature.
#Zone9A #GardenSky 🌱 #UrbanGardening #ZodiGardens
Every season is different. Every plant is different. There’s always a surprise when working with nature.
#Zone9A #GardenSky 🌱 #UrbanGardening #ZodiGardens
I don’t know much about fungi, but it was cool seeing these big ass mushrooms in the raised bed this morning. 🍄🟫 #ZodiGardens #GardenSky 🌱 #BackyardGarden #UrbanGardening #BlackUrbanGardeners
October 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I don’t know much about fungi, but it was cool seeing these big ass mushrooms in the raised bed this morning. 🍄🟫 #ZodiGardens #GardenSky 🌱 #BackyardGarden #UrbanGardening #BlackUrbanGardeners
🥬 My cabbages are growing nicely. I experimented with some different soils in the grow bags. This one is getting full after recovering from caterpillars.
🥕 My handful of grand nantes carrots seem ok, but who knows until harvest?
🫑 No idea why these sweet peppers are so tiny LOL.
#ZodiGardens
🥕 My handful of grand nantes carrots seem ok, but who knows until harvest?
🫑 No idea why these sweet peppers are so tiny LOL.
#ZodiGardens
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
🥬 My cabbages are growing nicely. I experimented with some different soils in the grow bags. This one is getting full after recovering from caterpillars.
🥕 My handful of grand nantes carrots seem ok, but who knows until harvest?
🫑 No idea why these sweet peppers are so tiny LOL.
#ZodiGardens
🥕 My handful of grand nantes carrots seem ok, but who knows until harvest?
🫑 No idea why these sweet peppers are so tiny LOL.
#ZodiGardens
Y’all wanna see a couple of my tiny baby cabbages? This lingering heat has been tough on them, but I think I’ll have some nice heads within a couple of months.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #BlackGirlsGarden #BlackUrbanGardeners #BackyardGarden #UrbanGardening #GardenSky 🌱
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #BlackGirlsGarden #BlackUrbanGardeners #BackyardGarden #UrbanGardening #GardenSky 🌱
September 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Y’all wanna see a couple of my tiny baby cabbages? This lingering heat has been tough on them, but I think I’ll have some nice heads within a couple of months.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #BlackGirlsGarden #BlackUrbanGardeners #BackyardGarden #UrbanGardening #GardenSky 🌱
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #BlackGirlsGarden #BlackUrbanGardeners #BackyardGarden #UrbanGardening #GardenSky 🌱
My jalapeños this time of year are much smaller than they are in high summer, but still full of heat.
I really do be growing things. ☺️
Fall/winter garden is coming soon. It’s still too hot here for the seedlings to thrive.
#ZodiGardens #BlackGardeners #UrbanGardening #BackyardGarden
I really do be growing things. ☺️
Fall/winter garden is coming soon. It’s still too hot here for the seedlings to thrive.
#ZodiGardens #BlackGardeners #UrbanGardening #BackyardGarden
September 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
My jalapeños this time of year are much smaller than they are in high summer, but still full of heat.
I really do be growing things. ☺️
Fall/winter garden is coming soon. It’s still too hot here for the seedlings to thrive.
#ZodiGardens #BlackGardeners #UrbanGardening #BackyardGarden
I really do be growing things. ☺️
Fall/winter garden is coming soon. It’s still too hot here for the seedlings to thrive.
#ZodiGardens #BlackGardeners #UrbanGardening #BackyardGarden
Had to trim back this periwinkle. I love how abundant & resilient they are. Other plants falter in this heat, but these grow like weeds. #FlowerSky #GardenSky 🌱 #ZodiGardens
August 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Had to trim back this periwinkle. I love how abundant & resilient they are. Other plants falter in this heat, but these grow like weeds. #FlowerSky #GardenSky 🌱 #ZodiGardens
All in all, I’ve learned a lot from my small spring 2025 garden. Aside from enjoying yummy homegrown treats, I connected with neighbors, & I taught my son how to hunt for grubs. 😋
The season isn’t quite over, but I don’t do much in high summer because the sun is too harsh here. #ZodiGardens
The season isn’t quite over, but I don’t do much in high summer because the sun is too harsh here. #ZodiGardens
I think the tomatoes are done for this season. Production is slowing, & leaves are yellowing.
(Maybe too much rain lately? IDK.)
Strawberries were a dud this year, but I read that sometimes it takes a plant a couple of seasons to produce regularly. Also, BUGS. 😒
Sweet potatoes & carrots TBD.
(Maybe too much rain lately? IDK.)
Strawberries were a dud this year, but I read that sometimes it takes a plant a couple of seasons to produce regularly. Also, BUGS. 😒
Sweet potatoes & carrots TBD.
June 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
All in all, I’ve learned a lot from my small spring 2025 garden. Aside from enjoying yummy homegrown treats, I connected with neighbors, & I taught my son how to hunt for grubs. 😋
The season isn’t quite over, but I don’t do much in high summer because the sun is too harsh here. #ZodiGardens
The season isn’t quite over, but I don’t do much in high summer because the sun is too harsh here. #ZodiGardens
Growing my own lunch means delicious cucumber salads whenever I want. 🤤 #ZodiGardens
June 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Growing my own lunch means delicious cucumber salads whenever I want. 🤤 #ZodiGardens
I gotta figure out how to make a little scarecrow. These citified thug ass birds around here probably wouldn’t be scared of it, though.
Brainstorming for my autumn garden. #ZodiGardens
Brainstorming for my autumn garden. #ZodiGardens
June 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I gotta figure out how to make a little scarecrow. These citified thug ass birds around here probably wouldn’t be scared of it, though.
Brainstorming for my autumn garden. #ZodiGardens
Brainstorming for my autumn garden. #ZodiGardens
Finally getting some color on my sweet peppers, and I picked a bowl full of cherry tomatoes this morning. 😄
#ZodiGardens #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #UrbanGarden #BlackGirlsGarden #GardenSky #BlackGardeners #Organic
#ZodiGardens #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #UrbanGarden #BlackGirlsGarden #GardenSky #BlackGardeners #Organic
June 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Finally getting some color on my sweet peppers, and I picked a bowl full of cherry tomatoes this morning. 😄
#ZodiGardens #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #UrbanGarden #BlackGirlsGarden #GardenSky #BlackGardeners #Organic
#ZodiGardens #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #UrbanGarden #BlackGirlsGarden #GardenSky #BlackGardeners #Organic
I’ve fermented other things I’ve grown, but not tomatoes yet. Going to try it with a few small jars at the end of this season.
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGrowers #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden #FoodPreservation
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#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGrowers #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden #FoodPreservation
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June 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I’ve fermented other things I’ve grown, but not tomatoes yet. Going to try it with a few small jars at the end of this season.
#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGrowers #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden #FoodPreservation
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#ZodiGardens #BlackUrbanGrowers #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden #FoodPreservation
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My Gardenary seed packets arrived today! Got the whole batch for $1 or $2. I love how there are details for setup, planting, tending, & harvesting on the back of each packet.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BlackUrbanGardeners
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BlackUrbanGardeners
June 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My Gardenary seed packets arrived today! Got the whole batch for $1 or $2. I love how there are details for setup, planting, tending, & harvesting on the back of each packet.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BlackUrbanGardeners
#ZodiGardens #Zone9A #GardenSky #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BlackUrbanGardeners
Picked this nice fat jalapeño pepper from the garden for lunch. Sautéed some of it & ate it on a grilled hot dog. Going to quick pickle the rest.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky
June 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Picked this nice fat jalapeño pepper from the garden for lunch. Sautéed some of it & ate it on a grilled hot dog. Going to quick pickle the rest.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners #GardenSky
Growing my own snacks >>>
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners
May 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Growing my own snacks >>>
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #BackYardGarden #CherryTomatoes #BlackUrbanGardeners
About 6 weeks later, those tiny yellow flowers turned into these carmine & celadon beauties.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #GardenSky #CherryTomatoes #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #GardenSky #CherryTomatoes #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden
May 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
About 6 weeks later, those tiny yellow flowers turned into these carmine & celadon beauties.
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #GardenSky #CherryTomatoes #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden
#ZodiGardens #Zone9a #GardenSky #CherryTomatoes #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGarden
Strawberries are doing a little better. However the sweet potato leaves are taller than their grow bag, so I can’t cover them any more. I’ll have to play around with solutions for the tomatoes & potatoes this weekend. #ZodiGardens
Otherwise, Happy Friday!!!! I’m off work. 🎉🎉🎉
Otherwise, Happy Friday!!!! I’m off work. 🎉🎉🎉
I had to take the netting off the cherry tomatoes because they’ve grown too tall for the frames. So I’ll have to reconfigure that before this season’s critters figure out how yummy they are.
Trying to decide if my strawberries need more sun. 🤔
#ZodiGardens
Trying to decide if my strawberries need more sun. 🤔
#ZodiGardens
May 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Strawberries are doing a little better. However the sweet potato leaves are taller than their grow bag, so I can’t cover them any more. I’ll have to play around with solutions for the tomatoes & potatoes this weekend. #ZodiGardens
Otherwise, Happy Friday!!!! I’m off work. 🎉🎉🎉
Otherwise, Happy Friday!!!! I’m off work. 🎉🎉🎉
I had to take the netting off the cherry tomatoes because they’ve grown too tall for the frames. So I’ll have to reconfigure that before this season’s critters figure out how yummy they are.
Trying to decide if my strawberries need more sun. 🤔
#ZodiGardens
Trying to decide if my strawberries need more sun. 🤔
#ZodiGardens
May 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I had to take the netting off the cherry tomatoes because they’ve grown too tall for the frames. So I’ll have to reconfigure that before this season’s critters figure out how yummy they are.
Trying to decide if my strawberries need more sun. 🤔
#ZodiGardens
Trying to decide if my strawberries need more sun. 🤔
#ZodiGardens
My peppers have been slow to produce this season because I’ve been fighting the most persistent grubs I’ve ever experienced. But with the assistance of my spectacular little helper, we have our first jalapeño of 2025. He’s so proud LOL. #ZodiGardens #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #Zone9a
May 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My peppers have been slow to produce this season because I’ve been fighting the most persistent grubs I’ve ever experienced. But with the assistance of my spectacular little helper, we have our first jalapeño of 2025. He’s so proud LOL. #ZodiGardens #BlackGirlsGarden #UrbanGardening #Zone9a
April 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I need to put more soil on top of my sweet potatoes. #ZodiGardens
And I think I may have planted too many carrot seeds in the grow bag. 😬 Gotta see how those turn out.
And I think I may have planted too many carrot seeds in the grow bag. 😬 Gotta see how those turn out.
April 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I need to put more soil on top of my sweet potatoes. #ZodiGardens
And I think I may have planted too many carrot seeds in the grow bag. 😬 Gotta see how those turn out.
And I think I may have planted too many carrot seeds in the grow bag. 😬 Gotta see how those turn out.