What did you do in the garden today?

[lazy gardener]

Yep... in the garden: "Don't step there! Did you see that row of corn? Nope... don't step there either. That's a hill of zucchini. Yes, I know you don't like zucchini. But I do. That's why I plant it in the garden, behind this big fence." Outside of the garden: he's mowed down 2 high bush blueberries, rhubarb, flowers. Has been known to BEND OVER to yank a crocus in full bloom out of the lawn... because it was THERE! Tried to mow down a cherry tree. Oh... I love that man!!!

 

[dan26552]

Yep... in the garden: "Don't step there! Did you see that row of corn? Nope... don't step there either. That's a hill of zucchini. Yes, I know you don't like zucchini. But I do. That's why I plant it in the garden, behind this big fence." Outside of the garden: he's mowed down 2 high bush blueberries, rhubarb, flowers. Has been known to BEND OVER to yank a crocus in full bloom out of the lawn... because it was THERE! Tried to mow down a cherry tree. Oh... I love that man!!!

 

[GardenNut]

After all the cuttings I rooted yesterday (at least I hope they root, today I spent time digging up and potting "babies." I found and potted up perennial geranium, arnica, elecampane, rudbeckia, echinacea, some little maples (just for the heck of it), and 3 baby oak trees (courtesy of squirrels I assume). I also took nepeta cuttings. I have a tree peony I'd like to propagate, so I may try that. Based on what I've read, tree peonies can be challenging, but that's half the fun. As Dan said yesterday, I think, "just to see if I can." My driveway is starting to look like a mini plant nursery. I'm considering tearing out the backyard veggie garden I started back in March. Everything seems "frozen in time," probably not enough sun. Looks like I won't be canning tomato sauce this year either. I'll wait a little longer. I've already applied some fertilizer, to no avail. Live and learn, such are lessons from the garden.

 

[chickadoodles]

After all the cuttings I rooted yesterday (at least I hope they root, today I spent time digging up and potting "babies." I found and potted up perennial geranium, arnica, elecampane, rudbeckia, echinacea, some little maples (just for the heck of it), and 3 baby oak trees (courtesy of squirrels I assume). I also took nepeta cuttings. I have a tree peony I'd like to propagate, so I may try that. Based on what I've read, tree peonies can be challenging, but that's half the fun. As Dan said yesterday, I think, "just to see if I can." My driveway is starting to look like a mini plant nursery. I'm considering tearing out the backyard veggie garden I started back in March. Everything seems "frozen in time," probably not enough sun. Looks like I won't be canning tomato sauce this year either. I'll wait a little longer. I've already applied some fertilizer, to no avail. Live and learn, such are lessons from the garden.

You could though a tomato plant in with your corn in the kiddie pool. I'm sorry your garden is not doing well this year. I know last year nothing did anything. To much rain.

 

[GardenNut]

You could though a tomato plant in with your corn in the kiddie pool. I'm sorry your garden is not doing well this year. I know last year nothing did anything. To much rain.

Yeah the kiddie pool corn is doing better than anything, and I just planted it a week and a half ago! I'm a convert!

 

[chickadoodles]

Quote: Is there room to squeeze a tomato plant in it?

I would try if it were me.
My plants are all very close in their bags but they have their own bags. But you might could squeeze one in.

 

[GardenNut]

Is there room to squeeze a tomato plant in it?

I would try if it were me.
My plants are all very close in their bags but they have their own bags. But you might could squeeze one in. 

I agree! Why not?! I have room right in the middle for one more bag!

 

[chickadoodles]

Nothing better than fresh tomatoes!

 

[lazy gardener]

How's this for frugal propagation: Last fall, I went door to door, asking for bagged leaves. I hit the jack pot when I noticed a yard that looked promising. Lots and lots of huge trees. Lots of piles of leaves, and some of them bagged. I talked to the lady of the house, and told her I'd take all of her bagged leaves. (7 heaped up truck loads, contractor bags, the last few loads were soaking wet and frozen. The leaves were used in the coop, green house, HK, garden, baby run, orchard, and there are still some left to be dumped. Chickens are getting their fill of sprouted seeds from all those trees. But, one of those bags had a hidden treasure: and it survived the winter, buried in one of those bags: a nub of Peony root with 2 eyes attached. It was slow to get going, but, it's now sprouted, and putting on some growth. I could certainly go buy any colored peony I wanted. Or I could beg, borrow or steal a division from a friend. But... that doesn't compare with the thrill of finding a hidden treasure in a bag of leaves, and waiting patiently for 2 years to see what color it might be! Just my luck, it'll be the same color as the ones I already have!

 

[GardenNut]

That's awesome! Surprise plants are the best! And way to go on the leaves jackpot!

I haven't asked for other peoples' leaves. I don't know if they clean up after their dogs or not. In the country, maybe that's less of a concern. Guess I could always ask if they have a dog. It's funny, because in this area, people bag up their "yard waste" and put it out at the curb on trash day. The stuff goes to a special landfill where they compost it! Lol! One day I almost fell over laughing: someone had put out a little bitty bag of sticks they'd picked up out of their yard! City slickers are entertaining sometimes. But to each his/her own!