I put some floating row covers over the tops of my tomato cages and clothes pinned them on, more for shade than insect protection. It’s not complete coverage as they hang part way down the sides.
I wasn’t sure how it would work but the tomato plants under them are doing far better than I expected and I’m hoping that it will help prevent blight this year as the rain is not causing splashing up on the lower leaves.
My experiment with the snow peas did not work as I had hoped. I didn’t get another flush of peas, but found quite a few very mature peas that I am letting go so I can save the seed for next year. I will probably pull some of the plants up for the garden space to plant another crop for a fall harvest, but want to see if I can save the seeds myself.
I had bought some asparagus plants from a seed catalog and they were supposed to be all male plants and when I checked the plants, lo and behold, FOUR of them had berries on them.
GRRRRR.....
“...lo and behold, FOUR of them had berries on them.”
Nature Always Wins. ;)
I’m curious to see how my newer Asparagus does next season. I planted 10 crowns of ‘Jersey Supreme’ this year which are also supposed to be predominantly male plants. We shall see. :)
After being very concerned about my Strawberries, which were mulched but we had NO insulating snow cover last winter, they have sprung right back and filled in nicely. I gave them two shots of fertilizer this season and weeded out the clover that loves to grow in there. I had OK production, got about 4 quarts out of a 4x8 space, so while it has been better, it wasn’t the disaster I thought it would be.
Pole Beans are finally blooming as are Scarlet Runner Beans (for the Hummingbirds and me; I like the pretty blooms in salads) and I harvested the first yellow zucchini today and the Kale hasn’t minded all the rain at all, so the hens are getting a big tossed Kale Salad as a treat later today...and some for me, of course! :)
I will stir-fry the Zucchini with a Vidalia onion, lots of garlic and a finish of Teriyaki Sauce; one of my favorite ways to eat Zucchini.