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I tried planting edible landscaping this year, but it's been working pretty poorly. I think I need figure out a better way to communicate the expectations with pedestrians.

So far 2 Cantaloupes have been taken well before ripening, an unripe green pumpkin was taken, an unripe bell pepper was taken, and they aren't touching the ripe tomatos or strawberries. So I'm very confused.

Maybe I'm expecting them to have too high of a base knowledge of garden plants? I may just move the garden inside the fence and build a small pantry instead.

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[โ€“] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How did it taste? Was it better, worse, or comparable to store-bought?

[โ€“] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

It had a better texture and flavor, but it probably wasn't as sweet as a store bought one, but I could get a sweeter variety and likely win there too.

Honestly everything out of the garden is better than store bought. And I've mostly planted and forgot it, its not like its even hard work.