What did you do in the garden today?

[jerryse]

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At that time the soil was clay and loam mix . I think the trick was it was early . So these were hardwood cuttings . Buds were swelling when I broke them off . Try layering some new growth . Should root .

 

[3goodeggs]

We do not have any growing near by.
I have been taking spring green cuttings.
I will try woody cuttings in the fall.

Our spring/fall winter/summer is all messed up down here any more.

I have thought about purchasing one and taking layers from it.
I was surprised at how many varieties there were.
Any suggestions on a good one?

 

[Beekissed]

Today I planted squash, radishes, snap peas, cilantro, hot peppers (around 6 doz), sweet bell peppers, broccoli, sweet onions, chives, four different kinds of lettuce, asparagus, dill, parsley, rhubarb, and scads of flowers. Almost have this garden planted...finally.

 

[jerryse]

We do not have any growing near by.
I have been taking spring green cuttings.
I will try woody cuttings in the fall.

Our spring/fall winter/summer is all messed up down here any more.

I have thought about purchasing one and taking layers from it.
I was surprised at how many varieties there were.
Any suggestions on a good one?

Around here they grow wild . Never had a named variety .

 

[vchicks]

Finally got rain today - after I had watered the new plantings, per my grandma's dictum...

 

[vchicks]

Any one in the northeast have advice on lavender? I suspect my soil is too acidic and clayish. I have some survivors and weird re-growth (tips and central ) and my bushes are short-lived in general. I have tried a few different cultivars and have been amending my soil since I cannot dig out my borders.

 

[lazy gardener]

My lavendar looks hideous. Real woody center of the plant with fresh growth at the tips. I think I need to knock the whole pile into the ground, or mound soil up around the tips, in hopes that the new growth will air layer. I think that generally, it doesn't do well as far north as I am.

In the garden: I transplanted some volunteers from my super buttercup hybrids. Planted 3 Roma tomatoes, some calendula. Dug holes with a pick axe and planted 2 Manchurian Apricots. My orchard is very slowly taking shape. Time will tell if the trees will survive in the hostile soil I have to offer them.

 

[vchicks]

Trying calendula for the first time (as common as it is), I have been resisting this color palette, plus just this year embracing the concept of companion planting. It is thriving in my garden and making me wish I'd grown it sooner. I think they have much better personality than regular marigolds...

 

[lazy gardener]

You will love it. If you don't let your chickens into your garden, it will re-seed very well. chickens love calendula seeds. Nasturtium, and marigolds are other flowers that I MUST have in my garden. Dill and parsley also re-seed very well, and lettuce. the list goes on and on! Garlic: can be a perennial crop if treated right.

 

[darina]

@hennible, that counts as a recipe for me. Do you have a problem with the tea attracting flies it do you cover it?

Thank you!!!