Logan questions (Providence, Garden, Cache: buy, live in, garden)

[slangvel]

What is the garden growing season like, what can be grown in the area, and what is the water situation in Logan, thanks for any replies.

[Jayne Cobb]

Well, looks like Logan is a USDA Zone 5, roughly. So in terms of conventional type of produce - annuals like tomatoes, cucumbers, etc - one could definitely have a decent growing season.


Now, in terms of perennial herbs, fruiting bushes/trees, etc. - as in a Permaculture-type system - one can grow quite a bit more things additionally. And one can do both, grow perennials and annuals; no rule that says you can't.

[mnlaw1]

I live in Cache Valley and the old-timers say don't plant until after Memorial Day. Memorial Day to mid-September is the best growing season. I like to grow summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes. You can grow corn but you can buy it for so cheap from local growers that it's not worth it to grow. Melons are not very good. The gardener's market is really good in August. You can get stuff really cheap (big juicy tomatoes for about $0.50). Talk to the folks at Anderson's Seed & Garden on Center St. They are very helpful. I live in Providence (just south of Logan) and I pay more for water in the summer months. Some people have water shares through Spring Creek Water Company.