Posted on 10/02/2021 5:44:15 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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We had tons of rain 2 out of 3 nights last week. My tomatoes did fine somehow.
However, tonite is supposed to get into the mid 40s so I picked all my Tom’s that are begging to ripen and put them iny sunny window sill.
The rest...we shall see how they handle the cooler night time temps.
I did a big harvest today. I filled two mesh bags that previously held 10lbs of onions....I filled them with fresh bell and poblano peppers.
I filled a mesh bag that previously held 5lbs of lemons.....filled that bag to the brim with jalepenos. I am going to pickle them tomorrow.
I am off work the tomorrow and the next day
I am goingvto reorganize my greenhouse house shelves ( remove half the shelves to make room for potted peppers and eggplants that still have young fruit on them.)
Two days ago I ripped out my cucumber plants and planted seeds for greens.
‘Tis the season! I made three jars of refrigerator pickled peppers this morning. I have a basket of red and a basket of green bells to deal with yet, but that’s just chopping and freezing. Maybe a batch of Pepper Sauce (like Pasta Sauce) if I get motivated.
I’m pretty burned out at this point in time. I’ll post pictures of my canned goods one of these days!
What part of Ireland?
My Burkes are from Leitrim
It’s often wild turkeys that are the poachers
I don’t have ‘Hobbits.’ I’m developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skilled dwarf tribe.
October is Kill Poison Ivy Month
I did salty vinegar last year. This year, I will try very salty water with a little vinegar.
When finished, I then go after 2 or 3 Norway maples
Let’s get with the program, people ...
“I don’t have ‘Hobbits.’ I’m developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skilled dwarf tribe.”
Good one. We can combine forces in the future. I’ll definitely need Minions. ;)
Thank you for the informational piece on getting rid of bindweed. I’ve been dealing with it for years ineffectively, as it keeps coming back and spreading, too. Her advice makes sense.
Since my screen name is taken in honor of Edmund Burke, even though he was born in Dublin I have to list Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire as that is where he lived and was buried.
When planting garlic, is it necessary to let the cloves sit for a couple days after breaking them apart?
I have read that you should, and yet other sites say nothing about it.
Wow. And I thought that was wild morning glory in my yard
Do you have any other invasives ?
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I just picked a huge bunch for pesto. Have harvested 7 times now off the same patch.
I’ve used mine here and there through the summer. I’m NUTS for that Lemony Kale Pesto, now. I like it much better than the Basil variety.
And, I always have Kale. On years when I don’t even PLANT Kale, I seem to have Kale, LOL!
If my separated garlic cloves sat for a day, it was just due to circumstance, not because they HAD to. :)
OK.
I got the first batch in today. Tomorrow will hopefully be the rest.
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