I have corn!!!!!!!!

I'm just back from holidays - I've been out of town and offline for several weeks - and am excited to see corn doing so well in my garden! 

I planted it this spring on a whim - I usually like to try growing at least one new and different thing each year, and I've never grown corn before.  It was more for the novelty and for the kids - I planted an ornamental variety and a baby corn variety - and didn't really expect to get anything as corn needs such a long, hot growing season and doesn't typically do well in Calgary unless you have a hot micro-climate.  But with the hot summer we've had mine is doing quite well and I might even get a small harvest!  That's what I love about vegetable gardening - it pays to diversify and every year there are surprises.

So if you've sent me a message in the last few weeks, my apologies for not responding yet and I'll get caught up in the next couple of days.  I don't put a vacation message on my email as it just doesn't seem like a good idea what with pictures of my house on the website, etc.

How is your garden doing?

Comments

[Denise]

That's great! I also tried corn this year but mine ended up shaded by some other plants so I don't think I'll be as lucky as you...

[Jeremy Beauregard]

Your corn will surely be as delicious as those in the large fields when it’s time for harvest! And its tall stalk stands proudly above the blooming flowers around it! I think it’s a great idea to plant different plants to see which of them will grow best in your area. I'll try to plant some corn seeds in my garden one of these days, along with other flowers!

[Megan]

That's so exciting! I tried corn the first year I planted a garden but it wasn't successful for me (I also had no clue what I was doing and I'm sure I didn't plant them early enough!). This year I'm trying tomatillo and brussel sprouts - not too much happening with them yet (fingers crossed!).

[Calgary Garden Coach]

Yes, I can't wait to taste it! Maybe I should try bananas next year - ha, just kidding.
Good luck with your tomatillos and brussel sprouts Megan!
Cheers,
Janice