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ChicagoMike

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Name Chicago Mike
Birthday June 30, 1970
Gender Male
Family My wife and I live with our young son in a modest house in the Chicago Suburbs. We are joined regularly by my daughters who have been an immense help.
About Me Family man, professional, gardener and cook. I am adding to my garden space every year and variety of crops is a goal. In 2008 we grew 34 crops, 66 in 2009, and 77 in 2010. We have about 1000 sq ft in dedicated edible areas and plants. Adding more whenever the wife is not looking. :)
Interests Gardening, composting, cooking, reading, keeping up with the kids.
Favorite Quote Either he fears his fate too much, or his desserts are small, he who dares not put it to the touch, to win, or lose it all.

-Montrose

Location

City Bolingbrook
State | Province | Region Illinois
Country United States of America
Website URL http://chicagomikesgarden.blogspot.com

My Garden Facts

Plant Hardiness Zone 5a
Acreage / Lot Size Approx 13,000 sq ft
Garden Sq. Ft. Approx 1,000 sq ft
Farm / Garden Name My Sanity
Main Crops 2009 - Updated with success and failures deleted.

Fruit ---------------------------------------
Apples ( Granny Smith)
Blackberries (Arapaho)
Raspberries (Red, heirloom)
Ground Cherries (Aunt Molly's)
Strawberries (Guinnault)
Melons (Charentais, Sugarbaby)
Grapes (Concord)

Veggies-------------------------------
Sweet Potatoes (Centennial)
Potatos (French Fingerline)
Squash (Acorn, Crookneck, Verte Blanc, Rouge vif de Etempes, Black Beauty, Fordhook Zuchs)
Beans (Blue Lake Bush)
Cabbage (Copenhagen Market, Toy Choi)
Cucumbers (Parisian Pickling, Tasty Green)
Lettuce (Iceberg A, Mesclun)
Onions (Yellow, shallots)
Sunflowers (Super Snack)
Radishes (French Breakfast)
Turnips (Purple Top)
Carrots (Danvers Half Long)
Broccoli (Calabrese)
Swiss Chard (Neon Lights)
Parsnips
Salsify

Peppers------------------------
Zavory
Marconi
Serrano
Poblano
Thai
Cayenne

Tomatoes------------------------------
Brandywine
Black From Tula
Cherokee Purple
Super Sweet 100
Dr Wyche's Yellow
Aunt Ruby's Green German
Green Zebra
Lemon Boy
Costoluto Genovese
Roma
San Marzano
Tumbling Tom

Herbs------------------------------
Thyme
Oregano
Sweet Basil
Cilantro
Corriander
French Tarragon
Sage
Parsley
Rosemary

60 Crops, almost doubling last years numbers. I really enjoy variety. My goal is to eat almost entirely from my garden for a month (with a few small exceptions, like a little grain and a little meat, and, of course, coffee) so variety will count for a LOT.
Climate Type: Humid Continental

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