Tomato blight here in Maine just rampant. Television showing acres of tomatoes all black as if hit with a frost. I have lost nearly all of mine. My last hope is about a dozen plants planted in a raised bed initially planned for flowers but due to survival plans, planted to veggies instead, thank goodness.
DelaWhere, tried some dried zucchini and believe my dehydrator will be getting a workout this fall.
Just getting back on my feet. Did what the big “O” would call a “stupid act.” A couple weeks ago, on a very hot humid day, had my usual “breakfast”, a cup of coffee, then went out, sans hat or liquid and worked all day weeding and hilling potatoes. Whan I came in, late afternoon, it was all down hill from that point. Jumped in the shower and then the chills and shakes overtook me, along with nausea and high fever.
All the years of cautioning the children about covering their head and replacing liquids in the hot sun just escaped this old, feeble mind.
Now my daughter who brings me the daily paper early every morning, also brings a bottle of Gatorade!! Who would guess that this nearly eighty year old woman survived this long never having tasted Gatorade, (awful stuff) but I dutifully drink it, while being grateful that someone cares.
I am so glad you are feeling better.
Gatorade is used around here in search and rescue work, for it is better than water, if you find someone in trouble.
LOL, My brother brings it to me and I drink it, but do not say that I like it.
It is sad that so many are loosing their tomatoes, such a waste and so needed by all of us.
Be careful...please.
>>>then went out, sans hat or liquid and worked all day weeding and hilling potatoes.<<<
Hey, can’t be doing things like that... I know it sure catches up with me way sooner than it used to.
>>>survived this long never having tasted Gatorade, (awful stuff) <<<
LOL and I thought I was the only one who felt that way about it... Kids love it... (Yuk)
This is the first year that my daughter who now lives next door has had a chance to help out in the garden since she was living at home and has loved picking fresh... She keeps me from overdoing it.