[TEXOKIE]

Hi Garden FRiends!

Today has been fun. Got gloriously dirty.

We’ve had quite a bit of rain in the past couple of days. The local papers say our county’s harvest has been a record breaker for wheat, which is a real blessing.

I mixed up some soil today and potted the two rooting experiments. Both romaine stumps which have grown rootlets from the dusting of root hormone are doing well. I also potted the celery stump which has also grown lots of roots. Since much of the old outer stalks were beginning to rot, while the inner part stayed green, Darlin’ gave me the ultimatum that it HAD to be removed from the kitchen counter!

While I potted it, I had no idea what to expect, if anything. I did a search just a little while ago, and found a couple of articles where people have a practice of planting their celery stumps. Both articles have some pretty cool pictures as well! I don’t feel as though I’m feeling my way in the dark as much. The experiment still may or may not work out, but it is good to know what possible result there may be! One of the articles says you should allow for 3” of stalks left on the stump. I’ve only allowed about 1 to 1 1/2. That could be my problem right there if the thing doesn’t take off.

http://www.deeprootsathome.com/re-growing-celery-from-cuttings/

http://www.thekitchn.com/re-growing-celery-grow-a-new-bunch-indoors-or-outdoors-169801

I have a neighbor with some absolutely stunning hibiscus. She has promised me seeds and even a plant start when it’s time to divide them!

I planted some seeds today:
Carrots
Garden Beans (Landstar Bush)
Snow Peas
Chamomile
Cherry Tomatoes
Squash (Early White Bush Scallop)
Dill
Acorn Squash

Still learning, and never tried a 2nd season, so us’ll see!

[bgill]

Second season gives you double the chance so good luck. Glad you got some rain. For what it’s worth, hubby bought me a new rain gauge.

Before my cup of coffee, I walked outside into the already sweltering heat (7:30) only to see that the #@@#)*&@ armadillos had a party again last night. I had replanted okra, for the third time, yesterday and they had the whole thing dug up, started big time on the only tomatoes that are producing and went on to the corn. I over did it out there yesterday so was too tired to put up the chicken wire so was going to do it this morning but they beat me to it. Of course, they’ll just nose their way under it but I’ll give them that chance.

[Silentgypsy]

I spent the weekend neutralizing tomato hornworms. Only got six on Saturday, and found none at all on Sunday. We planted Romas, and I lost count of all the immature tomatoes they ruined. I usually don't care to kill things, but this was a notable exception. Kudos to Mr. Sg--he was the first to spot one.

It's raining here! Yayyyy!

[greeneyes]

Thanks for the links. This is really interesting-the experiment with the celery roots.