What would you say if I told you that next summer you could have food in your garden without having to plant anything? You would probably think there is a catch, right? Well of course there is a catch. Now suppose I showed you how to plant a garden that would continue to provide you with fruits, vegetables and herbs for years without having to replant.
Okay here is the catch. Below I have listed twelve items (most of which are in my garden right now) that you can plant for the future. The best part is that you can grow ALL of these in containers.
This is not your grandparent's garden. Three of the items on my list are known as Dwarf trees. They can be grown in pots and if necessary covered or moved during the winter. You don't have to run around town trying to find seeds, bushes, vines or trees, every item on this list was delivered to my door.
The biggest obstacle in building this garden is patience. In some cases, you will see a harvest this summer but as the title suggests most of what you plant will not supply you with a satisfactory harvest until the next summer or two.
Most people are procrastinators by nature. We live busy lives, have kids, work, and yes that thing we have gotten used to called sleep. On the other hand, think of how gratifying it will be next spring when you began to see the fruits of your labor, no pun intended. Some say another pandemic is inevitable. I hope and pray that they are wrong but what if they are right having a little extra food insurance literally in your own backyard could make a difference.
Plant these vegetables and fruits now and skip planting next year
1. Strawberry patch
I have grown strawberries for years, they are easy to maintain.
2. Chamomile plants
There are two types Russian and Roman. Chamomile is used to treat colic, croup, fever in children also indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting
3. Dwarf Orange trees
I have two. A normal orange tree can grow to 20 feet but dwarf trees are usually about half that size. I live in zone 6b so I move my into the garage in the winter. Orange trees can survive with temps in the 30's.
4. Blueberry bushes
I have four all in containers. According to a recent search, blueberry bushes can live for up to 50 years. A word of caution birds loves them too so you may have to keep them covered in the summer.
5. Grapevines Grapes are so versatile you can make jam, juice, jelly, wine, desserts. The average vine produces for about 25 years although some have managed to live for over 100 years.
6. Asparagus
I debated on whether to add this to the list because it takes so long to get a decent harvest. You need to have patience and don't forget to clear the weed in the spring.
7. Goji Berries I have to say this is a new one for me, I just added this plant to my garden this spring. I normally start my plants from seed but I didn't want to wait 3 years to get a harvest so I brought a plant. The reason I added this to my garden is for health purposes. Protects the eyes. Provides immune system support. Protects against cancer. Promotes healthy skin. Stabilizes blood sugar. Improves depression, anxiety, and sleep. Prevents liver damage. The only negative is that if not grown in a container it can become invasive. A two-pound bag of Goji Berries goes for almost $30.00 on Amazon
8. Lavender There are over forty species of lavender. You can grow it indoors or out. Lavender probably has more uses than anything I grow, relaxation, to treat anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea, and menstrual cramps. Each spring I add a new pot to the garden.
9. Dwarf Meyer Lemon Plant/Tree
It Grows 5 to seven feet. My oldest is almost tree is 5 years old and is about five feet.
10. Dwart Banana Plant
Banana trees take about 3 years to bear fruit. Based on my research they are among the cheapest at around $15.00 a plant. This is my third three, this is due to my own negligence.
11. Herbs sage, oregano, and thyme
Are common herbs that are easy to grow
12. Cherry Tree
Dwarf cherry trees can produce fruit in as little as 2 years after transplanting.
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