Posted on 06/23/2018 11:00:08 AM PDT by greeneyes
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Today has been a cooler day all day, but the sun has finally begun to shine. I harvested some wheat this am and have one small batch to go.
The squirrels and birds got at least half. According to instructions, the wheat is not ready till the heads turn down, but that didn't stop the critters. I have pulled half the garlic, will get the other half next week-assuming it is ready to harvest.
I still need to harvest the rye - lots of critters going after that too. The cool spring has thrown the harvest off by about 3 weeks. Usually, I get to harvest and replant stuff by June 1.
Weather has cooled here. We even had a night with 59 degrees-in June. Not normal for MO. My volunteer squash is huge-never seen a summer squash get that big. I bought a tomato and cuke on sale at Walmart to transplant.
I could not believe my eyes. They had tomato plants about 4-5 ft. tall with green tomatoes on them - price was $16.00. Does anyone pay that ????
So I found an ok used car that I bought and found out that white is not a good color, if your driveway is shaded by black walnut trees. Still don't have anything organized enough to get the garage cleared. Considering buying a cover to put on the car till then. LOL
Computer is still acting up a bit. I type a few letters, and then it freezes. After a wait, it posts the missing letters in triple time. Have got to make some time to delete some stuff.
Hope all is well with my fellow gardeners. Prayers up for all-Have a great weekend. God Bless.
Pinging the List.
My tomato plants are sitting on a tray in the kitchen. It’s too cold here to plant today.
I’m wondering if the volcano activity is exacerbating the cooler weather that was already predicted.
Oh my - I have the after lunch drowsy-nap needed. Catch you all later.
It’s very possible. I’ve been worried about that. Last year we couldn’t plant until the first week of July and this year may be worse. Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel was talking about it earlier this week.
On the bright side, raspberries are just about to pop. So there's that.
Thank you again for keeping this weekly thread going, (and for keeping all of those critters plump!)
Another update on my war.
I’ve given in to the hate.
That squirrel must die.
5 gallon bucket about 1/3 full of water.
About a half inch layer of raw sunflower seeds floating on top.
Set down by his entrance tree.
Drowning is not a very nice way to die, hope he hits his head on the way in. Just can’t take it any more. Neighbors lookin at me all weird cuz I only pee outside now.
He’ll be buried under the lemon tree...probably pee on him after too.
I haven’t posted in a long while. Still flower gardening. It’s hot here (NC). The temps are in the upper 80s to lower 90s. We haven’t gotten a good rain in about two weeks. I’ve gotten one cucumber off my single plant. It was very tasty.
I’ve been spending most of my time trying to clean my dad’s pool. I finally called it quits because the pump was not pulling the water in. Called in a professional and he said a line was collapsed. In about 2 weeks someone should be coming by to do repairs. I’m praying it’s only one line that’s broken. Right now the water is a beautiful shade of green.
:)
Thought I would let you know you were right about having faith in my grandsons watering abilities. I returned from my trip to Colorado and my gardens looked even better than when I left 2 weeks ago. They diligently came over every day after their swim practice and did all the watering, probably better than I do it.
OK - you should get him. We are getting so many. Fortunately we live on a hill in the woods. Hubby just tosses the carcasses down the hill. Way too many to bother burying. But the downside is I think we are probably just feeding the coyotes. Lesser of 2 evils.
We had a tornado warning Friday to late evening. I was supposedly in it’s direct path.
Ended up raining hard and very windy.
Funnel never did touch down.
I was worried about my 4 tomato plants. Planted in 10 gallon containers and trellised using the Florida weave.
They were a bit battered but seem to have bounced back already.
They are flowering and I see 2 small fruits.
Best looking plants I’ve ever had at this point.
I have sweet banana and bell peppers planted in an old flower plot.
They came through just fine and are flowering.
The 3 remaining gladioulus didn’t fare as well. The flower stalk of all 3 got beaten about and ended up on the ground. Oh well.
Temp was back up today but now clouding up with an occasional drop of rain.
Could be another thunder boomer on the way.
Sorry you are having computer issues. That can make posting so difficult and frustrating.
I am FINALLY having my pitched roof and mud room built!
HUZZAH!!!!!!
Well, I thought I’d take a nap, but hubby quit working on the patio, so I harvested wheat instead. That leaves the rye for tomorrow. Hubby just brought in about a huge container of green beans. So that adds one more thing to the list of chores for me.
So I took measurements, and was looking for months for a container just the right size to fit under a shelf of the cart that has my grow lamp on it.
Started organizing things. Guess what container was used for the green beans - that’s right took my stuff out and put it into a small card board box with dirt and dust in it. set it on the greenhouse floor and took that container to use for the beans. (sigh)
At least the contents weren’t just dumped onto the floor-small favors. LOL
LOL. Going to have to fight better next year with the critters.
Well, thanks for the chuckles about pee pee. LOL
I enjoyed the pool that my parents had when I was a kid. However, it also taught me about all the work and expense that is needed. So even though hubby could have built us a nice pool, I said no way.
However, we now have a pool to store water for the garden - it really resembles a pond in a tank.
Glad to hear from you.
howdy!
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