Direct seeded two kinds of radish, Japanese turnips, and sugar snap peas. Started chard, two kinds of lettuce in flats in a cold frame.. Been a cold wet spring here. Ground temp is still low with our nights in the mid 30's. Leaves on the trees about half out.
@CalvinAndHobo said:
One of the praying mantis eggs hatched, but I’ve got snow on the ground. Hopefully they can survive until tomorrow before I release them.
@CalvinAndHobo said:
One of the praying mantis eggs hatched, but I’ve got snow on the ground. Hopefully they can survive until tomorrow before I release them.
How did they do, Calvin?
I haven't seen a single one outside since I released them. Then again, they are meant to blend in, so who knows.
Back when I worked on the farm I would bike 2 miles and put in 8 to 10 hours of hard work and bike back home. Now 1/2 hour exhausts me. I don't like it.
Flame Azaleas blooming. We have about a dozen I dug out of the woods and transplanted 30 odd years ago. Orange first and then red and then yellow. We will have blooms for six weeks. Spring is beautiful here.
It is an old spring tradition that has mostly died out, except in England where forcing the stems in late winter or early spring is still practiced. Used to be known as 'pie plant'.
Still haven't seen a single preying mantis since I released them in my yard. I'm assuming they all died at this point. Going to try ladybugs next year I think.
Squirrels love those maple seeds I see in your pictures. They may be burying those, as much as they are robbing your garden.
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Started a flat of lettuce this AM. Direct seeded second planting of green beans, radishes, turnips, and onion sets for green onions. Transplanted a flat of lettuce and pulled weeds. Will see to transplanting tomatoes, summer squash and cucumbers this weekend. Looks like the southeast will be dry this summer so We are planing for it and mulching most everything. Our thyme and rosemary has taken off as well as cilantro, mint, and chives. Nice to have fresh herbs while building a meal.
@First_Warrior said:
Started a flat of lettuce this AM. Direct seeded second planting of green beans, radishes, turnips, and onion sets for green onions. Transplanted a flat of lettuce and pulled weeds. Will see to transplanting tomatoes, summer squash and cucumbers this weekend. Looks like the southeast will be dry this summer so We are planing for it and mulching most everything. Our thyme and rosemary has taken off as well as cilantro, mint, and chives. Nice to have fresh herbs while building a meal.
Sounds like an excellent garden you've got there, Rodger.
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Planter the peppers and pole beans, finally. Between the cold nights and being able to only work in 10 minute bursts the garden is getting planted later than usual. But it sure feels restorative and rewarding. Tomorrow the squash.
when you want a radish and they are big enough, don't let them send up a flower stalk or they will get woody. Too much water and they will split, too little and they will stress and bolt early.
@silvermouse said:
Planter the peppers and pole beans, finally. Between the cold nights and being able to only work in 10 minute bursts the garden is getting planted later than usual. But it sure feels restorative and rewarding. Tomorrow the squash.
Rodger, what do you use for mulch?
We got most everything in this AM. Used straw and some old ratty landscaping fabric for mulch. I like French Breakfast radishes as they grow fast and are trouble free. For slower growing radishes we go for Watermelon radishes.
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Direct seeded two kinds of radish, Japanese turnips, and sugar snap peas. Started chard, two kinds of lettuce in flats in a cold frame.. Been a cold wet spring here. Ground temp is still low with our nights in the mid 30's. Leaves on the trees about half out.
It’s been the same here. Cool wet spring. Most of the leaves are out now but the ground is still colder than normal.
How did they do, Calvin?
I haven't seen a single one outside since I released them. Then again, they are meant to blend in, so who knows.
Doing some clearing.
Most of it was saplings growing out of control.
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Back when I worked on the farm I would bike 2 miles and put in 8 to 10 hours of hard work and bike back home. Now 1/2 hour exhausts me. I don't like it.
Damn Tony you looking settled in there. Anyone got an address yet???
Flame Azaleas blooming. We have about a dozen I dug out of the woods and transplanted 30 odd years ago. Orange first and then red and then yellow. We will have blooms for six weeks. Spring is beautiful here.
Another wild azalea
Harvested rhubarb and made a batch of strawberry/rhubarb frozen yogurt.
Sounds great!
My Granddad used to make an awesome strawberry-rhubarb pie. Sweet and tart. I miss those pies (and Granddad, he's been gone about 20 years now).
Grandma always had Strawberry Rhubarb pie, I love it, but I'm not sure if she made it or bought it. She also always had creamed corn from the can.
It is an old spring tradition that has mostly died out, except in England where forcing the stems in late winter or early spring is still practiced. Used to be known as 'pie plant'.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/forcing-rhubarb/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/how-to-force-rhubarb-plants.htm
If you're having strawberry rhubarb anything, it's a law that you have to plop a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
We freeze half pint jars and add them to apples when we make pies. Great combination
Snowball bush and Japanese maple peaking out behind.
Still haven't seen a single preying mantis since I released them in my yard. I'm assuming they all died at this point. Going to try ladybugs next year I think.
The squirrels have been robbing my raised gardens.
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Squirrels love those maple seeds I see in your pictures. They may be burying those, as much as they are robbing your garden.
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We use granular animal repellant to deter them critters.
Japonese Dogwood
The path up to my studio under the azaleas.
Mountain Laurel blooming strong this year.
The yellow azaleas bloom last.
Started a flat of lettuce this AM. Direct seeded second planting of green beans, radishes, turnips, and onion sets for green onions. Transplanted a flat of lettuce and pulled weeds. Will see to transplanting tomatoes, summer squash and cucumbers this weekend. Looks like the southeast will be dry this summer so We are planing for it and mulching most everything. Our thyme and rosemary has taken off as well as cilantro, mint, and chives. Nice to have fresh herbs while building a meal.
Sounds like an excellent garden you've got there, Rodger.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17
Labor of love brother. Growing stuff is kind of magical. We have raised beds with a six foot deer fence.
Planter the peppers and pole beans, finally. Between the cold nights and being able to only work in 10 minute bursts the garden is getting planted later than usual. But it sure feels restorative and rewarding. Tomorrow the squash.
Rodger, what do you use for mulch?
First time growing anything besides grass and weeds. How does one know when radishes are ready for picking?
when you want a radish and they are big enough, don't let them send up a flower stalk or they will get woody. Too much water and they will split, too little and they will stress and bolt early.
We got most everything in this AM. Used straw and some old ratty landscaping fabric for mulch. I like French Breakfast radishes as they grow fast and are trouble free. For slower growing radishes we go for Watermelon radishes.
When I joined this forum I never thought I'd learn so much about things other than cigars. Gardens, bbqs, smoking meats, pipes, beer, bourbon, and so much more is covered around here.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17