MacKenzie Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Bruce, as promised here are some pixs of my garden. One radish plant went to blossom and this is the blossom. Lettuce that was munched on by a groundhog. Not much left of the peas after two groundhogs had them for lunch. I live trapped them and they are now no longer anywhere near my garden. Global basil. Garlic chives are in blossoms at the moment. Peppers are starting to form. Plum tomatoes. Should be a good harvest. Potatoe plants are in bloom. Rhubarb. Pansies in the corner. Tomatoes are in cages, onions to the right. Yellow beans are going to be ready very soon. I love those things. Wax begonia in the ODK. This was the garden a few short weeks ago. Edited July 24, 2019 by MacKenzie 12 1
Pequod Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 So...on top of everything else, you are a Hedgehog Trapper? 1
MacKenzie Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 The moral of that stories is- Don't mess with my garden." 2
tony b Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 MacKenzie, your photography skills are amazing!! Those are magazine quality pictures. 1 1
Bruce Pearson Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 WOW! Mac great photos thank you what a beautiful garden. Hey send those ground hogs to Hawaii lots of stuff for them to eat there 1
MacKenzie Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Bruce Pearson said: Hey send those ground hogs to Hawaii lots of stuff for them to eat there I'd like to send them to the moon. LOL 1
Syzygies Posted July 25, 2019 Report Posted July 25, 2019 We've already harvested 100 pounds of tomatoes this year, well ahead of our usual pace. Warmer nights in the early growing season. Shown: A quarter of this haul, cooling after 30 seconds in boiling water to loosen skins. We slice, salt, partially dehydrate (to 25% or so by weight, still "gooshy"), and freeze in vacuum pouches. We haven't opened a can of tomatoes in 15 years; when I need coconut milk for cooking Thai, the hardest part is finding the can opener. 6
tekobo Posted July 25, 2019 Report Posted July 25, 2019 Looking awesome @MacKenzie. Jealous of your haul @Syzygies, my toms are still green and vulnerable to blight. A few more weeks.... 1
tony b Posted July 25, 2019 Report Posted July 25, 2019 I'm having a terrible year for tomatoes. Plants were stunted due to all the rain and cooler weather we had in May. Most of the plants are barely over 2 ft tall and only a couple have started producing fruits. 1
tekobo Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 21 hours ago, tony b said: I'm having a terrible year for tomatoes. Plants were stunted due to all the rain and cooler weather we had in May. Most of the plants are barely over 2 ft tall and only a couple have started producing fruits. What a shame Tony. At 2 ft you might be in range to try a trick that I use to beat blight. You give up on expecting a long season and instead cut the leading shoot off, two leaf axils above the first set of flowers you get. That means you get just one bunch of tomatoes per plant but they are forced to form early and quickly because you have stopped the plant putting energy into leaves. Helps if you have a short season too. There is another trick that I have not tried: making new plants from the little shoots that you pinch out between the leaf axils. Should accelerate new plant production if you want another round of plants before the season's end. Might try it myself. 1
Steve M Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 Gorgeous garden MacKenzie! You show that groundhog who's boss! 1
tony b Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 Thanks for the tips, Tekobo. I'm hoping this recent stint of super hot/humid weather will stimulate a growth spurt. If not, I'll definitely give your tips a try - what do I have to lose at this late stage. 1
Wahoo Posted September 5, 2019 Report Posted September 5, 2019 Beautiful Mac , expertly and lovingly laid out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1
MacKenzie Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Posted September 5, 2019 Thank you, Wahoo. I do loving gardening, caught the bug from my grandparents, thankfully.
Tyrus Posted September 6, 2019 Report Posted September 6, 2019 Nice garden pics Mac. I do expect to see some rhubarb pie in the near future and don't forget to give my best to Rocky raccoon. 1
MacKenzie Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Posted September 6, 2019 Sorry rhubarb season is long gone.
tony b Posted September 6, 2019 Report Posted September 6, 2019 Hope Dorian doesn't mess up your lovely garden now that you're finally getting to reap the benefits!!
