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I bought a house recently, that sits on a small plot of land.

I've spent the entire spring and early summer making the gardens suitable for planting. I planted vegetables out back, some gradually blooming ornamentals out front, I still have one bare garden!

Currently the space is 7 ft long x 2.8 ft wide. It gets full sun, and has surprisingly rich soil. The area was considered a zone 6 in the 1990's but is now classified as as a zone 7. The garden runs along the sidewalk, and would be perfect for some sort of "barrier" hedge.

What would you plant?

P.S. if anybody has experience with grapes, please let me know! I inherited two very healthy vines and would appreciate your advice.

I bought a house recently, that sits on a small plot of land. I've spent the entire spring and early summer making the gardens suitable for planting. I planted vegetables out back, some gradually blooming ornamentals out front, I still have one bare garden! Currently the space is 7 ft long x 2.8 ft wide. It gets full sun, and has surprisingly rich soil. The area was considered a zone 6 in the 1990's but is now classified as as a zone 7. The garden runs along the sidewalk, and would be perfect for some sort of "barrier" hedge. What would you plant? P.S. if anybody has experience with grapes, please let me know! I inherited two very healthy vines and would appreciate your advice.

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[–] • 5 pts

Plant tomatoes and basil. They are symbiotic in that the basil shades the roots of the tomatoes and the tomatoes prevent pests on the basil. Summer tomatoes are better than any store bought hot house. They are hearty and easy to grow for a beginner. You can also plant peppers as they serve the same function for the tomatoes and are easy to grow.

[–] • 5 pts

I foolishly planted basil separately from my tomatoes.

Maybe it's time to throw my extra basil seeds around the base of the tomatoes.

I had no idea they are such good companion plants!

[–] • 1 pt

You can freeze tomatoes whole and process them into sauce later. Watch out for your toes if you don't secure them in a basket or something. Or just can them as they come in. It's more work, tho.

[–] • 2 pts

Chili peppers, but I'm biased

[–] • 1 pt

Wow, excellent suggestion!

It's practical, and the peppers have a nice color. There is a place nearby who has a giant "hot pepper" selection.

I'm guessing they don't mind full sun?

[–] • 2 pts

They grow best in full sun with rich soil. Just make sure they have enough water and have already been hardened when you buy them, or they can wilt. Once they grow larger it won't matter. They do tend to need a stake when they get taller.

[–] • 1 pt

They grow in the deserts of Mexico natively, so no. They're also incredibly pest and disease hardy. Some birds might have a taste for them though, depending on the strain you plant

[–] • 1 pt

If you like berries, have a blackberry patch for some of it.

[–] • 1 pt

Peppers. They love full sun and rich soil.

A few superhots and a handful of milder varieties. You can make your own chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper etc and your own hotsauce.

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Have you ever tried to save seeds for next year?

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Living in south, zone 8 I think, tomatoes and hot peppers along with herbs like basil and cilantro - onions and garlic too. Can have almost year round sauces.

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Cilantro likes cooler weather.

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Yeah mine bolts all the time.