What did you do in the garden today?

[Liz Birdlover]

Our place is lined and up the walls with 1/2 inch welded wire. The mice fly through it no problem.
The snake has moved on to the barn. I no longer smell it in the coop, but I do in the barn. He can eat all the ground squirrels and mice he wants. I don't mind snakes. They just smell.

They do have an odd smell. Rodents & Red ants smell, too. Groundhog poop is very nasty. All are stinky!

 

[Acre4Me]

I always buy King Arthur flour

We do too! About 1-2 years ago, Costco started to carry KA bread flour and AP flour in 10lb bags. We were happy! But, their whole wheat flour has a better taste than the main brands of wheat flour, that is why we started to buy it years ago.

 

[jerryse]

We did get some rain. Should see sunshine today I need it. I have watched videos on glass gem corn. Most popped poorly. One had good results. It must be dry enough to pop good. So if it is your first time growing your own popcorn keep in mind moisture content can make a big difference.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

My copilot A1 search bot said I can make and maintain a bread starter made with regular dry yeast and gave me a recipe. But the recipe doesn't make sense, since it says it takes 5 to 7 days before I can use it and that's how long it tastes without the yeast.

I have easy to understand instructions on creating and maintaining a sourdough starter. I can post them later today if you like? Were there instructions on the package of sourdough starter you bought?

We do too! About 1-2 years ago, Costco started to carry KA bread flour and AP flour in 10lb bags. We were happy! But, their whole wheat flour has a better taste than the main brands of wheat flour, that is why we started to buy it years ago.

I store whole wheat flour in the refrigerator. It keeps it from getting rancid. I keep the rye flour in the freezer.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Good morning all, I’m pooped. Dog park, shopping, made some ginger ale and got the bottles ready, and watered everything in the backyard including the grass. My heel hurts like hell so I’m relaxing with coffee and an ice pack.

I first read it as you went dog park shopping!

Do you have plantar fasciitis?

 

[TJAnonymous]

Speaking of pests... Last night I made up some Bordeaux Mix to spray the roses before this weekend's rain because they are really struggling with disease this year. Anyway, I noticed a new mound of giant red ants about 4 ft from my peach tree. Since it was all I had handy, I dumped a quarter cup of Bordeaux Mix (copper sulfate and hydrated lime) down the hole.

This morning - no ants.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

This is from my BHJ cookbook @cj2024.

 

[jerryse]

Killing time waiting for the dew to dry off. Started a germination test on my old Indian colored popcorn seed. 1/3 cup distilled water and 1 TSP peroxide. Said to help old seed germinate. Soak 24-48 hours. I need to spot spray weeds mostly nettle and poke. I do not eat these.

 

[Smokerbill]

I gave my garden a good watering this morning. Sunny skies and highs near 70 degrees are forecast for today. Things are looking pretty good in the garden so far.

I plan to pull out the weed eater this afternoon and trim the long grass from around the garden beds.

Horseradish is coming out of the ground in the metal drum planter. I tossed all my native columbine seeds in this bed. Can't tell if any are sprouting.


The black currant bush is preparing to blossom. This bed also has poppy seeds scattered over it. Again, I can't tell if any of the small plants here are poppies...


Free Merlot lettuce seeds from Baker Creek have done well so far. A row of Danver's half long carrots is planted next to the lettuce.


The old carrot seeds (Nantes half longs) are starting to sprout.



Left to right, foreground, self seeded flat leaf parsley along the walkway. Lavender, chives and crocosmia are next. Between the two wooden posts there's a curly leaf parsley plant that made it through the winter. Farther yet, a couple of tarragon plants, and in the rear, oregano, lemon balm and thyme.


Bok choi...


Onions and garlic...


Red Russian kale...


And horseradish planted close to the road as an ornamental.

 

[igorsMistress]

I first read it as you went dog park shopping!

Do you have plantar fasciitis?

No, I damaged my Achilles tendon and it’s at the insertion point in the back. Makes my heel hurt if I do a lot sometimes.