What did you do in the garden today?

[Kiwibird]

I guess No Touching each other is required. Good to know, thanks!

Social distancing for tomatoes!
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[pennyJo1960]

Social distancing for tomatoes!
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[pennyJo1960]

Gues I probably should have asked earlier because I put them all sheet on floor put grow light on them I go turn them no not touching not quite 6 ft but they said they are not sick
I looking at 3 to 4 year old Pom mix he is sweet had a bad start to life owner was abusive first peron to got ahold of him stuck a fork in him ? like he was dinner ???
will pick him up like the 1st of October

 

[Sueby]

Morning all.

Who would stick a fork in a puppy!?? I can't wait to see pics of him *hint hint*.

@Nightingale Jen I'm glad that poor child with encephalitis is doing better, that must have been scary. Yes, busy here too getting ready for winter, oh so much to do. But thankfully I don't have 13 acres to rake!

I dumped a bunch of tractor buckets of mulch up by the chicken runs. Unfortunately the tractor doesn't fit in the gate & my back is too bad to move it so DH is going to have to do it. I feel like a good, deep layer will be good for winter, at least they can scratch thru it even if it's frozen. Need to start thinking about putting plastic up on the small run, doing the fall cleaning of the coops & digging heated waterers out.

I have to go for a COVID test this am, wish me luck! A coworker tested positive & I spent a bunch of time with him. I have no symptoms so I'm hoping I have it so I can get it over with but not be sick.

Have a fantastic day!

 

[WthrLady]

Gues I probably should have asked earlier because I put them all sheet on floor put grow light on them I go turn them no not touching not quite 6 ft but they said they are not sick
I looking at 3 to 4 year old Pom mix he is sweet had a bad start to life owner was abusive first peron to got ahold of him stuck a fork in him ? like he was dinner ???
will pick him up like the 1st of October

I loved my pomeranian. WTH does that to an animal?!?! Some people, argh.

National Alpaca Farm Days is this weekend. Find a Ranch near you that is open and visit!!!
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[Wee Farmer Sarah]

The most common reason for hydrangeas not flowering is pruning too far down, so if you want it to flower more than you want it to go, I can help you to identify the buds to save when you prune. You can see them as soon as it loses its leaves, and often before.

ETA: I guess in climates where summers are shorter, those buds might not form. Either way, we could check if you post a photo. They aren't flower buds in the normal sense, they are like fat leaf buds that the flowering shoots grow from.

I’ve never pruned it. It just doesn’t bud or bloom. Bonemeal didn’t work. It needs to go.

 

[WthrLady]

UGH. The dog is sick. Sorry in advance for the vent.
All I have done since she got here is physical therapy and chase a sick dog. I love her, but this is exhausting.
Double ear infection still from when they handed her over to me three weeks ago. Daily, twice a day treatment.
GROSS ALERT
I had them check her glands when she was in the vet on Monday, since I don't think they've ever been checked, and even the Vet was grossed out. YUP. Bloody and infected, filled with black ooze.
So add a NEW ear medicine twice a day, plus a super antibiotic tablet once a day, PLUS two pain meds twice a day, PLUS physical therapy all day. I am frazzled.

Today she didn't run to eat breakfast and she refuses to take her meds in those little pill pockets, which she normally gobbles down like candy. So chasing her and tossing it down her throat it is. And her gut is gurgling. ARGH.

No WONDER she likes DH the best when he gets home at night. I have a call into the Vet...when a beagle won't eat..

+++++ garden wise

Hornworms are still out there nibbling away. Good grief.
I harvested enough smaller green tomatoes for two nice batched of fried green tomatoes. And picked enough green cherry tomatoes for 3 pints of Dirty Pickled Tomatoes for cocktails.

Probably almost 5 gallons of green white san marzano tomatoes out there. 35 pounds of red on the counter for processing. I have no motivation to do so.

Sorry about the whine.

 

[Battles house]

Afternoon all. Been crazy busy at work since the storm. Then chicks and dinner keeping me busy in the evenings. Starting some garlic sprouting to grow soon. @NightingaleJen my seedlings actually look like they are going to be ok. Hoping the actual seeds are ok too. @NewBoots that kitten is adorable and I'm not a kitty person. @WthrLady sorry the is sick. I know how that is for sure. @penny1960 can't wait to see your new rescue. I know I love mine.

All of your advice has inspired me and I will be starting my compost pile soon. I told my husband in passing conversation and he just ignored it. My daughter made sure he heard it and he sure did. He is fine with it right now at least. Looking forward to gaining more knowledge because you all sound like the Gardners I aspire to be.

@Sueby wishing you well.

 

[sourland]

Freezing more sweet corn. Want to have around 40 meals worth.

 

[Swiss]

I finally watered the garden today (I've been meaning to for at least 4 days). Lots of cherry tomatoes (for this season, at least) were ripe yesterday and today, and one little bell pepper was ready to be picked.

Trimmed the sad-looking calibrachoa I was given as a Godmother's day present. I'm hoping to bring it and the mums into the garage for the winter so they survive!

Have I mentioned how happy my marigolds are? I mean, just look at them!!!!!! They have been flowering constantly since spring, and the plants are huge! The nasturtiums are hiding in there somewhere, and seem happy, too.

The asparagus seems to finally have adjusted to being in bigger pots (I'm not terribly concerned if they don't make it this winter because they were an experiment and I have a lot more seeds), and are starting to thrive.

Well, I'm off to make some sweet tea and do some other chores (all indoors on this beautiful day).