Posted on 05/30/2020 5:51:59 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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[[This week, I hand-sawed 17 Norway Maples down.]]
That’s racist- lol
Never heard of norway maples- will have to ook those up-
[[asparagus has been hit hard by asparagus beetles,]]
Ours are doing fine- never heard of those beetles- that’s 2 things i hadn’t heard of i n this thread already- but i don’t tend to the asparagus, so not sure if we’ve had them or not- been enjoying the asparagus already- we like it raw- just pluck and eat- usually- probably been eating beetles too and never knew it lol-
[[Been eating fresh green salad for the last couple weeks.]]
Lucky you- goign to farmer’s market today- hoepfully they have produce from lower downstate- we’ll see- where we are, things are still very early yet- can’t wait for a toasted tomato sandwhich, mayo, salt loads of pepper- been droolin for it for awhile- cuke sandwiches too- store bought cukes just aint cutting it-
send it to chic filet- they might give you free sandwiches for a week lol- cool lookin berry-
Beautiful !
BLT season is my favorite time of the year. Mine are getting a late start due to the cold wet weather earilier in the month.
I don't expect to pick a tomato before the 4th of July.
I should probably start stocking up on bacon now. Just in case.
My asparagus and onions are coming up nicely.
The potatoes are getting a slow start but some are showing.
My tomatoes are ready to be put in except for the weather and cold temps.
I am a container gardener. I have mostly herbs and some greens. Good to know there are more of us!
The pot sits under the roof overhang and isn’t getting the rainwater. The lavender loves this, but not the mint that’s in the same pot. It got too dry and actually died. That’s right, I actually killed mint. I also picked some full bloom flowers For my desk and cut the stems too short. Thank goodness for sherry glasses!
What a breath of fresh air you are princess B. My garden is also finally taking off and it gives me much inner peace and satisfaction in this time of societal chaos.
Lots of maters coming in. Finally have blooms on peas and puny pepper plants.
Sweet corn is up! Once we got our little patch planted I echoed Grandpa and said “And now it can rain.” Tomatoes and peppers growing too although they got some wind damage from strong, cold east wind several days week before last.
Working on flowers for DD’s wedding August. She didn’t want me to try and grow anything in case it didn’t turn out, but I figure some extra’s can’t hurt.
FR needs a “like” button :)
>>> needs a “like” button :)<<<
I agree
We are getting a over abundance of rain causing some flooding in the NW corner of Calif. We will probably lose a picking of the strawberries...
Missouri has had an abundance of rain this month. Finally we’re seeing a break.
The lower branches on our tomatoes don’t look good so I’ll trim them tomorrow.
We had a “bad” raccoon in a live trap today. Snarling and growling. I didn’t see any foaming at the mouth but decided to take no chances...
Norways. Invasive. Not good for the forest, regardless of what state you live in. I sawed 5 more this evening. The largest was 5 inch trunk, 60 feet. Bout 10 years old. Made a nice crashing sound.
The elm and linden underneath it will get some sun now.
You did good...I knew right away your region, helps when comparing plant growth. Prevents envy depression : > )
I made black bean soup and added garlic scapes...who knew!!So good.
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