At Henchy Family Gardens, we believe gardening is more than tending to the earth — it’s tending to ourselves. Each seed we plant carries a whisper of hope, and each bloom reminds us that growth takes time, care, and faith in the unseen. The garden teaches patience, gratitude, and the quiet joy of watching life unfold right before our eyes. Here, every season is a new chapter, every leaf a story, and every gardener a keeper of both soil and soul.
🌿 “The garden doesn’t ask for perfection — only presence.” — Henchy Family Gardens
🍆 Eggplants🍆
Sunlight: Full sun and warm temperatures (70–85°F ideal)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6.0–6.5
Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; mulch to retain warmth
Feeding: Regular compost or balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
Pests/Disease: Flea beetles, spider mites; rotate crops yearly
Harvest: When fruit is glossy and firm before seeds harden
🍅Tomatoes 🍅
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hrs/day)
Soil: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.8)
Watering: Deeply 2–3× per week; avoid wetting leaves
Feeding: Add compost when planting, side-dress at flowering
Support: Use stakes or cages early
Pests/Disease: Watch for aphids, hornworms, and blight
Harvest: Pick when fruit is red and slightly firm
🫑 Green Peppers🫑
Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day)
Soil: Loamy, well-draining, pH 6.2–7.0
Watering: Consistent moisture but not soggy
Feeding: Moderate feeders; compost or vegetable fertilizer mid-season
Support: Small stake for heavy fruit
Pests/Disease: Aphids, cutworms, blossom-end rot from calcium deficiency
Harvest: When firm, shiny, and fully sized (green or ripened color)