2024 Full Vegetable Garden Tour 1 - Zone 4B

2024 Full Vegetable Garden Tour #1 - Zone 4B. We're past our last frost date. Despite being ahead of schedule, it still feels like we're behind. Our first full garden tour of 2024 shows you the progress we've made.
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[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

How does your garden look?! We're just getting going in Zone 4B. We're looking forward to a great season of growth and fresh food!!

[@ricsgarden7394]

I had my best looking garden ever this year, Got great cabbage, Onions and Broccoli . Then we got an 11 inch rain that pretty much flooded everything. Its all yellowing. I think my summer peas and corn might survive but my pinto beans and green beans look really bad. We got enough cucumbers for 20 jars of pickles but the butternut squash and straight neck squash harvest is sparse. Tomatoes were so beautiful now a lot of dead leaves and blossom end rot Well you asked. East TX zone 8b

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@ricsgarden7394 Sorry about all the rain. I had seen a video of the rain on Gwen's channel (Broque Cowgirl Homestead). She is near Houston and had a LOT of rain. I hope things dry out and your plants can recover. A lot of the season still to come. Keep me posted Ric! Cheers!

[@northerngirlhobbies]

Planting the rest this week. Looking forward to watching your updates Rich and Holly. We are doing the permaculture this year. Never have grown the Napa. I’m hoping our spinach doesn’t bolt early. Maybe you need a shade spot for the Napa. I still haven’t nailed onions. After you burn it down, perhaps try cardboard to keep the weeds out. For our raised beds, we use decaying insides of birch trees, for money saving and nutrients. Looking forward to the updates. It is incredible with the growing zones.

[@YogiHollowFarm]

Great job!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@northerngirlhobbies I'll look into growing them in shade. Not sure if that is best for them. Someone suggested growing in the fall and I will try that. There must be a way to grow the Napa Cabbage. I'll look into a way to hold down cardboard (and get cardboard). It's so open (and windy) that I don't want the cardboard blowing around and knocking down the plants. It's always something!! Cheers Jen!

[@ronniebrace2917]

Your garden is looking great! Looks like you’ve set yourselves up for a successful season! Enjoyed your video- thanks!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If the weather cooperates, we'll be in good shape. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers Ronnie!

[@lorrik.7341]

Looks good, Rich. I hope you're enjoying this rain today!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We haven't had any rain yet. It's gone all around us. It's south of us now and I can hear the thunder. Just hoping it keeps coming north so we can water the garden!! Cheers Lorri!!

[@lorrik.7341]

I'm sending it your way now... 🌩

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@lorrik.7341 We received at least an inch of rain and only moderate lightning. Nothing severe!

[@lorrik.7341]

That good to hear! I was watching the radar and hoping you weren't getting hail. We got hours of nice gentle rain here.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@lorrik.7341 It was hours of rain, but heavy at times. 1.23" for us and most of the tender little carrot survived. Now we need a few days of calm sunshine but Mother Nature has a brisk breeze in store for us today! Cheers Lorri!

[@beesandseeds]

I really like your big raised containers. Yours is looking great. I’ve trellised squash. It’s works great. For larger squash like spaghetti, I make little slings with giant twist ties to help support them on the fence.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I'm going to start with Acorn Squash this year. I need to look at other vining squash that don't put down a root at each root. Maybe more varieties next year. Thanks for stopping by Lisa!!

[@YogiHollowFarm]

Wonderful tour! Woohooo! Nothing much going on with freezing temps the next week so touch and go compared to last year. Waiting for last frost. Way to go! Happy growing!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I hope you can get past the freezing temps and get into growing season! Your micro-climate is fascinating (and challenging I bet). Cheers!

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Hey Rich. I so wanted Tomato alley on our farm. But I am really behind. Ugggg. Things are so busy. Have a blessed day! Wendy❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You can't do it all in one year. Get the supplies and put it together over the winter. It'll be ready for next year! Cheers Wendy!

[@EvolvingSeedsSoap]

Wow so much space!! ❤❤❤

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've been blessed with a great location and we created large gardens. I'm hoping it'll produce a lot this season. Thanks for stopping by!! Cheers!

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

Looking fabulous!! Just getting my garden spots cleaned up this week. We usually don't plant until June 10th, but I might get away with some things this next weekend.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If you can sneak plants in, go for it! We're going to keep going and get as much in by this weekend. Lots to do!! Good luck to you on the new season!!

[@TheMorganHomestead]

Hello! You are ahead of us so far! Did you see our last video with seed swap plant results? Hope you have a wonderful garden season!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I need to make the rounds and watch everyone's videos. It's a challenge to get around to everyone. I'll stop by later today!

[@TheCowEmporium]

Awesome garden tour Rich. Great compost pile. What the heck with your Napa cabbage? I’ve never seen that, especially when it’s cool. It didn’t even form a head? 🤷‍♀️ Your yard looks so nice! Your neighbour is growing corn again? Great wind protection for your garden. Take care!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Gwen said to try it this fall. I will. I don't understand why it would bolt with the weather so cool. It's fun to have the privacy fence all summer. Makes for a nice private homestead for four months! Have a great week Annette!

[@nicklewis7291]

Looks like some good potential.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Praying for good weather and calm rain (no hail this year!!). Cheers Nick!

[@8EACRESHOMESTEAD]

Thank you for the garden tour Rich! It’s my favorite season ☺️ “if you could nuke the place”--I feel that with the weeds. Have yall made dandelion jelly?! It’s quite delicious!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

People have suggested a lot of recipes for dandelions. I guess I'm still a suburban boy at heart and I consider them weeds. I just can't think about them as something to harvest. I need about a foot of mulch over the whole garden! Thanks for stopping by!

[@MtnGrandma]

Looking forward to seeing the garden grow! I wanted to try my hand at Napa cabbage too and for the same reason lol! We love kimchi! Good luck with yours! 😊👍❤️

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I'll keep you posted on the cabbage. I'm going to try again in the fall. I'd love to make homemade kimchi. Oh well! Cheers Tammy!

[@yabbadabba5514]

Do your chickens not eat your asparagus bed? You guys are lucky! I'm in zone 4b in SW Montana and we just got a foot of snow this morning! I'm so jealous of your warm weather. Lots of luck to you guys, here's to a great season of gardening! 🪴

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

A foot of snow?! So sorry that summer isn't coming faster to you. Hopefully the snow will provide you with the moisture you need for the season. Our chickens pecked at a couple spears but mostly leave the asparagus alone. Keep us posted how your growing season unfolds. Cheers to you on a great season (and no more snow)!

[@Turboppv]

I love to learn how you recommend pruning your tomatoes plants indeterminate and determinate in 4b

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Check out our video "Top Tips For Growing Tomatoes - Planting, Support, Fertilizing, Pruning & MORE!" We've got all the tips for how we grow lots of tomatoes. Hope this helps. Cheers Ben!

[@Turboppv]

I'm in mn 4b as well this is my second year with a veggie garden still learning

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I've been gardening for decades and I'm still learning! Let me know if you've got questions or if you need help. We're near Henderson. Where abouts are you in the Zone? Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

[@Turboppv]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm I'm in hamlake

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@Turboppv Looks like you're about an hour north of us. If you'd ever like to stop by to talk gardens, let me know. It's always fun to share experience (both ways!). Cheers!

[@sarahsapien8847]

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[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

Try the napa cabbage in the fall.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We will. It's been a tough crop for us. Thanks for the great idea Gwen!

[@brycewiborg8095]

Yeah. Our asparagus went to seed quickly this year. I haven't thought of kimchi in years. Did you serve somewhere in Asia ? How did you weather the storm last night ? I share your reluctance to use chemicals. Thank you .

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I have a couple friends who are Korean and introduced me to kimchi. I love it! We'll try the cabbage again in the fall and see if it works. The storms are approaching now (9am) so I'm in for a day of rain and storms. I hope it's just rain!! Cheers Bryce!

[@royalicing8603]

Does it have to be Napa cabbage? I know it's traditional for kimche, but I'm in Minnesota also, and my cabbage gets HUGE! I always keep a very thin frost cover over that bed because of the darn moths, but the cabbage seems to love being covered! I leave it on the entire season...just pulling it up on one side to water occasionally. Maybe (if it HAS to be Napa) try covering it!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Great idea. I've been trying to think about a way to cover cabbage to keep the cabbage butterflies off it. Someone also suggested I plant it in fall. One way or another, I'm going to make it happen! Thanks for stopping by!

[@alison8725]

Have you guys ever done sweet potatoes? We are 5a here in Glenburn Me. and have never tried them… also with your Napa Cabbage, my husband said some cabbages need to go in later in the season closer to fall so it won’t get too warm,…but he wasn’t sure with that exact type of cabbage,,,,

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We have never planted sweet potatoes. A friend of ours is planting them this year. I love sweet potatoes so we might plant them next year. I will try the cabbage again in the fall. I'm hoping the cooler weather will help us! Thanks for stopping by Alison!

[@alison8725]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm you bet! We may try some sweet potatoes this year. I’m excited to see your cabbage result!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@alison8725 If you try sweet potatoes, let us know how you do. Cheers!

[@sadjaxx]

Are the chickens following you from place to place?! 🙂

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Our chickens follow us everywhere! While we're in the garden, they circle the garden, outside the fence. They're always looking for treats that we find! Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

Does Tom spray his corn with anything that you need to be concerned about?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Tom sprays a fungicide during the season (June?). He makes sure the wind is calm so nothing drifts onto the garden. He's been a great partner in our gardening!

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm very good. The farmer next to my niece’s food gardens sprays glyphosate and said it won’t hurt my niece’s family. Her husband and the farmer got in a big shouting match.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond Yikes! That would not be a fun conversation!

[@Samwell847]

I've been trying to grow napa cabbage seedlings for the past three years here in quebec canada (zone 4b). They all have bolted every single year before or after transplanting them. As soon as I saw them in your video, I told myself "that's surely napa cabbages!". I don't think I'll plant them anymore - It's too much effort and gives nothing back, although I'm still curious if there are any tips to growing them in cold climates.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I'm going to try them again in the fall. Maybe that is the trick. I'm going to research them as well and see if I can learn where I've gone wrong. Thanks for stopping by Sam!

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

I’ve been waiting to plant my squash seeds until the soil reaches 70deg. Yesterday it was a hair over 60 in the few places I checked. Have you waited for soil to warm up? I wonder just how important it is or isn’t

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We will plant our squash and pumpkins this weekend. I add mounds of manure and that warms quicker. I think you'll be good next weekend. That gives us four months of heat to get our squash and pumpkins to maturity! Keep me posted on your progress!

[@daveyboy8907]

What's the black weed tarp called?? I need to do this I'm getting to old to weed.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Check out our video "Never Weed Your Garden Again | Garden Fabric Installed Right" and you'll see how we did it. The links to buy the garden fabric, stakes, torch are in the description. I hope this helps. Cheers Dave!