What did you do in the garden today?

[Birdsong 82]

Thanks. It was quite the process with several failed designs at first Just gotta do the other side but now that I have then design down should be quick. After the rain and wind today I should be able to go find what I need in the backyard. Hopefully the spaces aren’t to big. Give it some extra training. My husband loves it. I told him I made it with all that “junk I keep around “ that he wanted to get rid of. Repurposing is so fun

 

[Birdsong 82]

Has anyone ever planted Bush beans by their sweet peppers? It the only spot where i think they’ll work but some of my companion planting charts say the don’t work well together but some don’t. Anyone ever done this? Hopefully I can get all that in this weekend with my cantaloupe

 

[pennyJo1960]

morning all bf let me sleep guess it looks good out we have had decent weather almost
a full week almost 70 yesterday

 

[Birdsong 82]

I think you sent the rain our way. Calling for rain from now till Friday. Hopefully I won’t be raking mud this weekend

 

[R3bauer]

Nothing sadly. Amazing day 72 degrees and I got sidelined with a migraine.

 

[lazy gardener]

Has anyone ever planted Bush beans by their sweet peppers? It the only spot where i think they’ll work but some of my companion planting charts say the don’t work well together but some don’t. Anyone ever done this? Hopefully I can get all that in this weekend with my cantaloupe

My companion planting book says that peppers and beans are not good companions b/c both are host to anthracnose. Aside from that, I can think of several other reasons why you wouldn't want them planted together: Peppers like their soil on the lean side. Too much nitrogen, and you will have lush plants but no fruit. Peppers also love the heat. If they get shaded by exuberant bush beans, they will rebel.

Rachel, I love your trellis. Very nice looking, and I expect it will be very sturdy. Clever use of the old step ladder. I couldn't even see it in there till I looked closely.

Finally, spring has arrived in Maine. Frogs started peeping this afternoon. I got a row of peas, some beets, spinach, mixed greens planted. Moved the bean trellis. Always a challenge to decide where to plant stuff.

I moved the seedlings out of the office. They will be spending their days outside when weather allows, and nights in the garage so they can harden off for planting.

Gave some Stella D'Oro and Iris (and some eggs) to the teen age girls down the street. They were delighted to have them. What a joy to see 2 sisters happily working in the soil to beautify their yard while their parents work!!!

 

[Birdsong 82]

Nothing sadly. Amazing day 72 degrees and I got sidelined with a migraine.

Agh... that’s the worst... waiting and waiting for a good day just to end up with migraine. Hope your feeling better. Did your area have delayed spring too?

 

[pennyJo1960]

We had major delay in spring but finally here

 

[R3bauer]

Agh... that’s the worst... waiting and waiting for a good day just to end up with migraine. Hope your feeling better. Did your area have delayed spring too?

We had a majorly delayed spring. It’s a good thing I never plant until Mother’s Day.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Yea we had so much rain we built an ark last 3 days nice weather