What did you do in the garden today?

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Good morning gardeners. Not much happening in the garden here. Way too cold. I did get the hoop garden put back together. It wasn't all that bad. Today the stuff I ordered from HD should be delivered so I can at least get working on the new coop addition. I just hope the weather cooperates. Apparently we may be getting snow tomorrow morning. AAAGH! Please, give me a break. The remainder of the daffodils I planted have started breaking through the ground and the buds are opening on my purple azalea. Spring is definitely here and the pollen count is through the roof. Love the pictures @TropicalBabies. Just a thought @Kgbao, what type of soil did you plant your seedlings in? I suspect you have been overfeeding it with fertilizer. Also, if these babies are getting full on sun with heat you might want to give them a little shade. Over fertilization and high temps can be too much for their tiny root systems. Just a thought. Have a great day everyone, and please share some of those warm breezes.

 

[igorsMistress]

That’s what I was hoping, I thought I might have over feed them with plant food, and burned them. Been watering them twice a day plus all the rain, we haven’t given up, just expecting no good results.

That's likely too much water. At most every other day. Stick your finger in the dirt next to the plants as far as you can. If it's not dry they don't need watering. A deep soak less frequently is better than watering every day.

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning gardeners. @karenerwin your jelly is beautiful! @Wee Farmer Sarah I hope Spring comes soon for you! I'm watering herbs today and took a snap of the nasturtiums, they make me happy. Next year I'm going to plant a row instead of just a few and dry the flowers.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Kgbao]

@Wee Farmer Sarah

They get direct sun from around 9am to 12-1pm, soil is a potting, planting, local soil mix, I mixed up, with a hand full or so of triple 10 mixed in, I’ll make sure I stick a finger in and double check but usually it’s dry. We haven’t had any really bad high temps yet highest we have seen had been around 76 might have spiked to 80 a few weeks ago, but by the time the high gets around the plants are back in the shade.

 

[jerryse]

Snow here about 1 inch . Progression of the oyster mushroom grow . Last pic day 8 . I think these are the grey dove strain .

 

[AllenK RGV]

Good morning gardeners. Woke up this morning to a chilly 60F with very low humidity. That is a big ugh to us locals who need our humidity to survive. Wife's hands are already cracking and she is going through lotion. Picked up my artichokes and a second purple passion flower vine. Hopefully within a couple of months both will get established enough to really go big! These artichokes are so teensy weensy so I'm going to harden them off in their tiny pint size containers until the are going dry daily before moving them to this grow seasons 10 gallon root pouches. Then in late fall transplant them to their own beds.

 

[TropicalBabies]

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What are you foliar feeding with? Are you following the directions to a tee? With fertilizing and watering, more is not necessarily better, so be careful to not over do it. 1 deep watering per day ot to do it, pref not too late.

Nurseries do things their own way but i have found that many of them foliar feed their plants to get them looking wonderful to sell to the retailers (pick me- pick me!!!). It is like a drug, so if retailer does not continue w/ foliar feeding the plant can go through withdrawal. You get it when it is peaked or on a downhill slide. Your best bet is to add an organic matter to the soil, mushroom compost is THE BEST in a bag IMO. That will help your plant with the absorption of micro nutrients and a longer healthier life. If you do decide to add a topical nutrient you will need to lighten or stop the foliar feeding, you don't want to overwhelm plant.

What did they look like when you purchased them? How are they looking today? Tell me about your soil, your watering schedule, the drainage?

I think your soil looks a little woody so your young plants may tend to leach or get cloratic from the nitrogen pull of composting wood. When older, plants will do just fine but be sure to dig in 2" of compost every 2-3 months on average, give or take some days depending on plant and weather.

In the future, you should plant your toms about 4" deeper or below the first nodes at least. Get them caged asap. Your Tabasco looks done/finished/kaput but the rest look like they can recover just fine.

Have fun and make your mom proud!

 

[igorsMistress]

Snow here about 1 inch . Progression of the oyster mushroom grow . Last pic day 8 . I think these are the grey dove strain .View attachment 2090677View attachment 2090678View attachment 2090679

That is so cool!

 

[Armaget]

I planted some buzz buttons, Acmella oleracea! In a little tin with plenty of misting and a plastic cover to keep the humidity in, and had it sit in the sun all day. I'm so excited for the flowers

 

[TropicalBabies]

I stuck Dusty and Stormy in the arugula planter box for safe play while i did a few things in the house. Had a bit of a time coaxing them out lol. Like a big Arugula forest for them.

Cute little stinkers. Must have been fun.

Only water, pick and collect today. Gotta get geared up to sand deck now that we have a dry weather trend and deal with the possibility of the hay being ready on Friday. Also got a few more orders of horse poop to bag this eve.

Just a few seedlings popping up. I apparently planted artichoke seeds that I had forgotten about. Think I can blame @AllenK RGV and this garden thread for that lol. I have low hopes for them though, so thinking about taking them up Koke'e after a bit and see if they can survive w/o me there. Eggplant is up. I am waiting on Anaheim peppers and loofa, though my loofa seeds were old. Cherry Toms are ready to be planted in a week or so.

Have an awesome day all!!!