What did you do in the garden today?

[Morgk]

Today I weeded my garden and made it bigger to either out potatoes in or have a herb row!
what types of herbs do well together?
I have beans, and cherry tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, corn, cucumbers, zucchini,

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning gardeners. Best wishes for your Mom's recovery @igorsMistress. I've been biting my tongue for awhile on this coronavirus "fatigue." I understand people are tired of all the extra thought and work that goes into minimizing exposure and transmission, but seriously, grow up. The virus doesn't magically go away because you want to go to the beach or spend your evenings going clubbing in crowded bars. For those of us who are at high risk of death from the virus, this is not funny. The most recent surge in cases are among the 20 to 30 yo age groups. And for those young people who do get it they have most certainly learned that it's not a little thing and it only allows the virus to spread more. Sorry, I needed to get it off my chest. I'm glad I live in Massachusetts where the Governor has a brain and a great team of advisors. We are only in the second half of phase two reopening and the infection and death rates are still declining. However, seniors and others that are at high risk are still advised to stay in semi isolation until there's a vaccine.
So, got a late start this morning in a way. I went out and fed the chickens and picked stuff from the garden before breakfast. I pulled the rest of the endive as it was starting to bolt. The lettuce is fine so I left that. I picked a few peas and 7 small carrots. I have a summer squash forming on one of the plants. It does have a flower bud on it and there are several male flowers developing as well. I only planted two summer squash: a zucchini and a yellow crookneck. I forgot which plant is which, but I guess I'll find out soon. I noticed yesterday that my fig tree is starting to form flower buds. It would be nice to get a couple of figs this year. We are supposed to get some substantial rain today. Right now it's in the upper 70's and super humid. Ick! I'm looking forward to some cooler temps to work on pulling weeds. Have a great day everyone.

If we get sick we stay home, even before covid showed up. I thought we were doing pretty good, people were taking it seriously, but now everyone wants to protest having to wear a mask

 

[AllenK RGV]

Morning gardeners! Finally the heat is going to break today. Hoping for some showers, but that might be pushing it.

@AllenK RGV how is you patient today? Good for you for being able to handle that.

She seems to be doing great around noon is her next scheduled soak. She is staying in her cat box in the living room but she is alert and active and is greedily munching down a cucumber quarter. Special treatment for a silkie to be that high on the pecking order around here to be able to get the soft seeds and not just the left over flesh.

So to anthropomorphize I would say the patient is in good spirits today 38 hours after her polytrauma incident.

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning everyone. We've been gearing up to process chickens soon but our task has been cut considerably. My son is taking 4 pullets off my hands and the kid that used to live down the street is taking 4. I'll be back down to my core flock members with only 1 fully feathered girl in the flock. That leaves only the 3 roosters to deal with, super happy about that!
Gotta go spray for ants, they're all over the patio. Have a great day all!

 

[WthrLady]

Today I weeded my garden and made it bigger to either out potatoes in or have a herb row!
what types of herbs do well together?
I have beans, and cherry tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, corn, cucumbers, zucchini,

I like the herbs massed together like an old english garden. Then when you go in and pick, it's not so naked looking.

 

[igorsMistress]

Today I weeded my garden and made it bigger to either out potatoes in or have a herb row!
what types of herbs do well together?
I have beans, and cherry tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, corn, cucumbers, zucchini,

Good morning. Basil and bee balm do well with tomatoes. Beans, squash and cukes go well with the corn. Marjoram smells good and can be planted here and there. I have lavender growing near the rosemary and they seem to coexist well.

 

[karenerwin]

Today I weeded my garden and made it bigger to either out potatoes in or have a herb row!
what types of herbs do well together?
I have beans, and cherry tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, corn, cucumbers, zucchini,

A lot of people plant basil near their tomato plants.

 

[Acre4Me]

@igorsMistress - I'm sorry to hear about your mom! Best wishes for a speedy and successful treatment and recovery!

Racoon saga: so far 5 have been trapped and dispatched over the last few days. The little murderers can no longer destroy a flock! But, none showed up on the camera last night, and the three traps we set and the three traps neighbor set did not have any coons in them. last night. So, looks like it was a family affair - and we removed the family.


First egg! The chickens from a Feb 20 hatch that we bought are close to laying, and one gave us an egg yesterday! We thought a BO or LB would be first bc they are so red and developed for a couple of weeks, but the EE, with less distinct coloration (smaller comb and wattles) would be first! We also got some Welsummers from the same hatch, but they don't look quite ready yet.

 

[Sueby]

I like the herbs massed together like an old english garden. Then when you go in and pick, it's not so naked looking.

I generally plant all my herbs together simply because when I'm cooking I usually need more than 1 & it's easier if they're all in the same spot!

@Acre4Me oh that's good news on the coons!! & the first egg!

I had a good morning walk through the garden, I have flowers on my cukes, flowers on my beans & tons of squash blossoms - both male & female & even my little volunteer sungold tomato plant has flowers! I'm happy things are looking up because I was feeling down with the blight & the beans burning up. Hopefully I end up with a good crop despite that mess.

@Wee Farmer Sarah - yay on the figs! Mine is so slow to do anything after I murdered it, I'm just happy it's got leaves & will survive. I doubt I'll get any figs.

 

[B40chick]

Today, I am pulling up my green bean plants. I bring the plants to the shade to pull off the last beans. I have an audience.