What did you do in the garden today?

[igorsMistress]

I’ve had a few Brodie’s that were the same way. Even when they hatched their own eggs they didn’t want anything to do with the chicks.

I guess they can be like any other species. The idea is nice but the reality is some aren't really cut out to be moms. I might rename her; I think Joan Crawford is more fitting than Lucy

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Good morning gardeners. Woke up to the sound of coyotes howling around midnight. I don't know which is creepier the coyotes or the bobcats. Whatever, I didn't hear any barking dogs but I do think I heard the chickens holding their breath. It got up near 90F yesterday however there wasn't alot of humidity so the AC wasn't needed. Not much of a haul in the garden this morning. I picked a small yellow squash which is definitely the last one. I need to remember to take my heavy gloves with me to pull those summer squash plants. The only new munching I discovered was on another blushing Roma tomato. I also found a very green grasshopper messing around the top of my pole bean tower. I wish I could have been quicker and was able to catch it for the chickens. I did pick another large serving of bush beans. I definitely will be planting these again. The whole yield from one 8 foot row has been around 4 pounds at least. I'm sorry for the damage @Sueby, but the fighting turkeys are hilarious. And honestly, I don't think they intended to harm your garden. I've never (knock on wood) had a wild turkey inside my garden. They always walk around peacefully like groups of neighbors out for a stroll. I finally have a couple of tiny poblano peppers developing and there are 12 jalapenos on one plant that are getting closer to picking. A couple of my potato plants have nearly died completely back. I may dig some up for Sunday dinner. Have a great day everyone and happy harvesting.

Duct tape of course!

 

[Acre4Me]

@Sueby - The turkeys are funny! Too bad your squash had to suffer.

small yellow squash which is definitely the last one.

Mine as well. I just pulled up the yellow squash plant this morning. I was surprised when it produced a whole new load of females, with a new flush of green. Then the female flowers bloomed and got fertilized and even grew to a small size, then started to shrivel. I think a bug got to it, and it couldn't support growing squash. So, I ripped it out. One a good note, I planted some more a few weeks ago (as seed in hills) and they are starting to produce blossoms! Might get some more yellow squash from these plants!

whole yield from one 8 foot row has been around 4 pounds at least.

Thats great! I was also happy with the yield from my green beans earlier in the season. I planted more a month ago (in the bed vacated by potatoes) and they are blooming like crazy, so I think we might get more green beans to eat this year!


Gourds: The birdhouse gourd is the go-to one for creating a shady spot - that one is growing like mad! It looks very healthy. There is another gourd (spinning gourd, heirloom variety of small green striped gourds) that I found squash bugs on this morning!!! It appears they may be sucking the life out of the leaves on that one, but did not find any eggs laid on the leaves. In addition, that Spinning gourd also has what looks like spots of white mold on the leaves. Not seeing it on any other gourd, nor on the other Spinnning gourd plant. The Luffa gourd-to-be fell off the vine yesterday I guess it didn't get fertilized although I recall hand fertilizing it. The luffa gourd just isn't producing much at all. Its still warm and sunny, and I fertilized them a few days ago. Maybe they will do better.

Melon: I think the musk melon plants are breathing their last. I'm not surprised. One melon that is ripening, and the other small one I don't think will get to ripen - Once the big one turns orange (and it is turning orange on the top/stem end about 15% orange), I'll pick it and then prep that bed for some future fall planting.

Fall Planting: Thinking of mustard greens, spinach, peas, winter radish, and turnips. Hopefully the turnips grow better this time around. I have space for peas where I just ripped out the yellow squash. There is already a fence panel there for climbing - but will have to check to packet to see if they are climbing types.


It is hot to me already today - whew! Only supposed to get to 84F, but full-on sun makes it hot! Good thing I don't have too much planned for garden work today!

 

[WthrLady]

Good morning gardeners. Woke up to the sound of coyotes howling around midnight. I don't know which is creepier the coyotes or the bobcats. Whatever, I didn't hear any barking dogs but I do think I heard the chickens holding their breath. It got up near 90F yesterday however there wasn't alot of humidity so the AC wasn't needed. Not much of a haul in the garden this morning. I picked a small yellow squash which is definitely the last one. I need to remember to take my heavy gloves with me to pull those summer squash plants. The only new munching I discovered was on another blushing Roma tomato. I also found a very green grasshopper messing around the top of my pole bean tower. I wish I could have been quicker and was able to catch it for the chickens. I did pick another large serving of bush beans. I definitely will be planting these again. The whole yield from one 8 foot row has been around 4 pounds at least. I'm sorry for the damage @Sueby, but the fighting turkeys are hilarious. And honestly, I don't think they intended to harm your garden. I've never (knock on wood) had a wild turkey inside my garden. They always walk around peacefully like groups of neighbors out for a stroll. I finally have a couple of tiny poblano peppers developing and there are 12 jalapenos on one plant that are getting closer to picking. A couple of my potato plants have nearly died completely back. I may dig some up for Sunday dinner. Have a great day everyone and happy harvesting.

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Our wandering mobs of wild turkeys are stupid and destructive and HUGE. Less of neighbors out for a stroll and more like a pack of teenagers out for a rumble.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Well all I can say is that our New England turkeys are more refined and mannerly. Except in the case of @Sueby’s fellows, battling it out in the garden patch. Maybe they were from New York city. LOL! Only kidding!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Morning gardeners think time for more mustard and lettuce to be planted also here bfore fall hits for real had nice rain yesterday

 

[CluckerFamily]

Good morning gardeners. Woke up to the sound of coyotes howling around midnight. I don't know which is creepier the coyotes or the bobcats. Whatever, I didn't hear any barking dogs but I do think I heard the chickens holding their breath. It got up near 90F yesterday however there wasn't alot of humidity so the AC wasn't needed. Not much of a haul in the garden this morning. I picked a small yellow squash which is definitely the last one. I need to remember to take my heavy gloves with me to pull those summer squash plants. The only new munching I discovered was on another blushing Roma tomato. I also found a very green grasshopper messing around the top of my pole bean tower. I wish I could have been quicker and was able to catch it for the chickens. I did pick another large serving of bush beans. I definitely will be planting these again. The whole yield from one 8 foot row has been around 4 pounds at least. I'm sorry for the damage @Sueby, but the fighting turkeys are hilarious. And honestly, I don't think they intended to harm your garden. I've never (knock on wood) had a wild turkey inside my garden. They always walk around peacefully like groups of neighbors out for a stroll. I finally have a couple of tiny poblano peppers developing and there are 12 jalapenos on one plant that are getting closer to picking. A couple of my potato plants have nearly died completely back. I may dig some up for Sunday dinner. Have a great day everyone and happy harvesting.



Duct tape of course!

Personally, I would rather hear the coyotes over the bobcats. The bobcat's make so many different noises but the one they make that sound like a hurt child makes me cringe.

 

[AllenK RGV]

I do miss my old gal Amber being young. Back in 2007-2010 she would hear the bobcats vocalizing and would be off like a rocket. The bobcats were hunting up our cat. The ground would thunder under her paws. We were in North Central Texas at the time and surrounded by 180 and 320 acre plots of ranch land. Anyhow, she was always smart enough not to catch them just see them on their way. Now a days she is old slow and deaf but still the best dog you could ever ask for and still treated as the alpha by ourselves and the rest of the pack.

Man the stories I can tell about our world traveler dog/cat duo. In Georgia the cat caught a young gator and brought it home Amber was sniffing and curious and it got stuck to her nose.....Germany with the forest rodents and the 3 AM fox calls..and too many more. Not to mention all of the unplanned medical bills those two have created between themselves.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Years ago Dad would talk if the cats stay away .. He hated killing . was a young man in the navy as Perl harbour burned he was tasked with the cleanup left scars he never healed from totally ..
Planted arugula, lettuce and mustard seed this morning after cleaning 2 coops one left to scrape the poop

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning/afternoon gardeners. I watered early, then went out to check on everything after the sun came up. I finally had to divide one of the shrubs, there were 3 in one pot and I kept them together when I transplanted the first time. One was really struggling though. I moved the thyme so I could the transplants in. Also transplanted some Mexican poppies to a pot and put in the birds of paradise I got in the mail the other day.
Before, including sunrise as we were headed to the dog park

After. Cleanup will have to wait until later or tomorrow. I got hot enough to feel sick out there. First 2 pics are the elephant ears.