What did you do in the garden today?

[NorthTexasWink]

Eggs would be sitting under a hen at what? 100 degrees? Some people only collect every other day or so. I'd guess ok for pets, and probably people.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

I would say very yes, I keep mine on the counter regardless of temperature, though if it hit higher than 90's you might have some that started to develop.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Hubby and I drove up to cleveland for Christmas in July with the family. His brother passed just before Christmas so the family in cle postponed. Now we're driving back to KY, should be rolling in around 2:30 am : (

But it was great and we all voted to do it again this coming christmas. Still do dinner on Christmas day but do the gift exchange in July.

Looks like you guys had productive days : ), and I saw some thoughts on exchanging seeds - i think it would be fun no matter what's in it - I like the idea of shouting out what you might wish to get, but also like the idea of getting some random seeds or bulbs to try.

Sooooo tired think I'm going to rest my eyes for a little while. Hey, eggs sitting out all day in this heat - think they'll be safe to eat? If not by us, scrambled for the girls?

Do the float test. Probably ok, but any doubts, cook them for the critters.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Get some sleep, Jen, we are all happy you are ok!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Guess i should go to bed as well, shopping to do tomorrow. Any takers?

 

[CapricornFarm]

I'm happy to send seeds to anyone who sends me a private message with a name and address. I'm an avid seed collector and love to share. I can make a list of what I have and you can tell me what you want.


That is fine. I always have enough to share. Getting seeds anytime they are ready ...even in winter is a treat. Some plants may be annuals in some zones and much longer lived in others. My little tropical garden on the deck has plants started from seeds I brought back to Oklahoma from south Florida when I visited my dad the last time. For me, trying to get unusual seeds to sprout is a challenge. My Bird of Paradise was started in a terrarium 10 years ago and finally bloomed last winter...for the first time.

In the garden today, we picked the Jalapenos...20 plants that were simply loaded. Tomorrow after taking a neighbor's cow to the vet, I will turn them into jalapeno relish and bread and butter jalapenos.View attachment 1088016

I cut up the cucumbers that were gathered the past few days and am brining country pack dill slices and spears and more senfgurken pickles. I always put the recipe card on top of the bowl while they brine.
We got a surprise shower blow up this afternoon...maybe a 1/10 inch of rain....but a gallon of thunder, lightening and downburst winds! Both dogs headed for cover. One under the desk and one in my lap...the 84 pound baby!

That is so nice for you to offer seeds to everyone!

 

[Taote]

Just rolled in. Going to sleep on tomorrow, of I possibly can.

Cap have fun shopping : )

NanaKat I gave a huge stash of seeds too. I didn't do a fantastic job isolating my maters this season, just had to get them in the ground, but they're still setting flowers, so I'm going to ask hubby to pollinate and bag a few flowers on the nicest plant of each variety early on Tuesday morning.

I will take some time layer this week to package up some seeds for you giys, and same goes - send me a message (not sure how to do that myself but will figure it out tomorrow) with your contact info and I'll put some in the mail for you. Next month I'll have more chamomile and shiso seeds, and I'll let some of my kitchen herbs flower and seed too.

Night all

 

[Taote]

I'm happy to send seeds to anyone who sends me a private message with a name and address. I'm an avid seed collector and love to share. I can make a list of what I have and you can tell me what you want.


That is fine. I always have enough to share. Getting seeds anytime they are ready ...even in winter is a treat. Some plants may be annuals in some zones and much longer lived in others. My little tropical garden on the deck has plants started from seeds I brought back to Oklahoma from south Florida when I visited my dad the last time. For me, trying to get unusual seeds to sprout is a challenge. My Bird of Paradise was started in a terrarium 10 years ago and finally bloomed last winter...for the first time.

In the garden today, we picked the Jalapenos...20 plants that were simply loaded. Tomorrow after taking a neighbor's cow to the vet, I will turn them into jalapeno relish and bread and butter jalapenos.View attachment 1088016

I cut up the cucumbers that were gathered the past few days and am brining country pack dill slices and spears and more senfgurken pickles. I always put the recipe card on top of the bowl while they brine.
We got a surprise shower blow up this afternoon...maybe a 1/10 inch of rain....but a gallon of thunder, lightening and downburst winds! Both dogs headed for cover. One under the desk and one in my lap...the 84 pound baby!

Some good looking peppers there : )

 

[CapricornFarm]

Jen, how goes it? Just woke up itchy, more bumps from creeper or ivy. It gets old.
Yes, i hope to get some good shopping in. Need one of those garden carts that dumps. Dragging a full 50 gallon tote is wearing on my old bones.
Need hardware cloth in 2 sizes, wood, plywood etc. And need to get some food. Etc.
Guess i will try to get more sleep.

 

[chickmom3941]

Mostly the dangerous critters are in the everglades or the ocean. Winters are beautiful and mostly cool. That is when people grow gardens there. I am originally from Upstate NY. Went to college in NS and stayed from 1974 to 1992. Then we moved to FL. Spent 7 years in TN and back to FL about 3 years ago. Had to help family, and am really happy to be in VA now. Where have you lived?

You've moved around a bit! Where's NS? I was born & raised in Minneapolis, have also lived in Jersey City, NJ, and in Oklahoma. Moved back to MN almost 10 years ago to help my parents. My dad had a form of dementia, and a few years later my mom got Alzheimers. Me and hubs took them both in to live with us at different times, when they could no longer take care of themselves. It was a truly traumatic experience for me watching them fade away and trying to take care of them. I don't think I'll ever really get over it. There's still a deep sadness in my heart.