I need a rose expert. My Joseph’s Coat rose has reverted to being a wild rose red. Does anyone know what would make that happen?
The cukes, zukes, and watermelons seem to have stopped at 2 leaves per plant. I’m hoping that just means they’re focusing on roots right now, and will take off once they feel well established.
My tomatoes aren’t doing so well. The seedlings I planted just sort of vanished, so I replanted frm seed. Still waitng on those. I thought the cuttings I planted were all dead, but when I went to replant I found that one had only died back to the mulch, and below the mulch it was still clinging to life. No leaves on it, though, so I don’t have very high hopes for that one.
My strawberries are gearing up. Yesterday i picked a big bowl full, and then today I filled an 8-cup measuring cup with them. Soon they’ll be ripening so fast I’ll need help keeping them picked!
I hope to move a lot of the strawberry plants out to my land this year. Dad is talking about tearing that garden bed apart and replacing all the dirt because he thinks doing that will get rid of the weeds. He does things like that. I’d joke about him being the sort of person who would use dynomite to get rid of a mouse, but according to some of the stories from his younger days, he’s done that already.
Been picking tomatoes all week, and my wife loves them. We are eating salads, sandwiches and burgers with fresh ‘mater slices. There is nothing better.
I missed this thread last week because my computer was being repaired. Progress report from here:
Kohlrabi,kale, Swiss chard, cabbage, asparagus, three varieties of lettuce, and broccoli are being harvested daily...along with some very yummy red onions. We also picked three nice zucchini last night. Spaghetti squash, watermelons and cantaloupe are growing very nicely. The tomatoes are really beginning to grow now...though I got a late start with them. Cucumbers are growing well....but hubby is behind on making the new A-frame that we want them to climb this year.
I planted creeping red thyme under my new grapes and it is looking very nice. The grapes look terrific. I also planted geraniums nearby. They are supposed to be good companions. I have never had any real success with French tarragon but have planted Mexican tarragon and that seems to be doing VERY well. Everyone tells me that it has an even better flavor than the French. I also put some Stevia in a pot with a few begonias. I plan to use the chopped stevia in big bowls of fresh fruit.
The herb garden is lush. the over-wintered parsley is producing a ton of seeds...so I will put a few of the new plats int he asparagus bed for the summer.
The new pup (you asked what kind back awhile: he’s an Akita) is learning not to go into the raised beds but I am still keeping him on a leash when in the garden. ;-)
Also, I ordered the hazelnut bushes from Arbor Day Foundation as part of their Hazelnut Project and they never grew. They were not dormant....but dead. My sister ordered the same...with the same results. Hopefully, they will replace them for us. The new chestnut and apple trees are flourishing.
Is your farm close to the Mississippi River?
I would be having a better time with my garden if only some neighborhood kids would stop vandalizing the planters! The police have been called, pictures of the carnage taken. Strangely, haven’t seen a kid around for days. Think I’ll try planting again. Mostly herbs and flowers. Have a great Memorial weekend everybody. And many. many thanks to our wonderful military for the fine job they do for this country.
I am late to the party this week. Better late than never I guess. Hope everyone had a great weekend. We are still planting stuff as we do staggered planting.
Winter lettuce stalk has bolted, and has flowers, so will soon harvest for seeds to plant this fall. 2 patches of corn are in with two more to go (we stagger these).
I have some green tomatoes from transplants in the tomato patch. Some of the direct sown have not even sprouted yet. Plan to start several patio pots this weekend or next.
Perennial Herbs are transplanted and annual herbs have been sown. Hubby has beans about 8” tall. I plant my beans with the corn after it sprouts.
Have a great week. God Bless.