Mine are a year old now and barely a single foot tall stem. I'm thinking it clearly doesn't like being in a pot. Maybe I ought to move it into the ground.
What did you do in the garden today?
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I'm well over 15 pages behind...
Currently on a trip to bury my parents tomorrow. Getting lots of rain and bad weather at home. Really wish I could see how my garden is dealing with all the rain....
Currently on a trip to bury my parents tomorrow. Getting lots of rain and bad weather at home. Really wish I could see how my garden is dealing with all the rain....
Pictures, or it didn't happen!!!
I betcha I even have a runner branch about 18" from plants.
One's named after you!
Wrapped and staked my Summer squash.
First I cut back the outer leaves, careful to not cut the main stalk/vine. Then I dug away some of the dirt at the base and laid barrier fabric or cloth around the main stem. I wound it around the stalk so there were no gaps, but not tight.
I then secured the wrap. I used masking tape but last year I used electrical tape as I had several rolls on hand.
Then I covered the base of the plant with a little dirt, to cover the wrap.
Finally I attached the squash to the stake with more of the wrap, crossing it ("figure 8") between the plant and the stake.
As the squash grows I will cut excess leaves and continue to wrap it to at least 12" from the ground. It really helped deter squash vine borers last year, was great to have more than a couple Summer squash fruits before the plants wilted.
First I cut back the outer leaves, careful to not cut the main stalk/vine. Then I dug away some of the dirt at the base and laid barrier fabric or cloth around the main stem. I wound it around the stalk so there were no gaps, but not tight.
I then secured the wrap. I used masking tape but last year I used electrical tape as I had several rolls on hand.
Then I covered the base of the plant with a little dirt, to cover the wrap.
Finally I attached the squash to the stake with more of the wrap, crossing it ("figure 8") between the plant and the stake.
As the squash grows I will cut excess leaves and continue to wrap it to at least 12" from the ground. It really helped deter squash vine borers last year, was great to have more than a couple Summer squash fruits before the plants wilted.
I need something invasive around the fence. goji berry is on top of my list.
snakes are coming out so irrigation system on the last part of my plot has to wait. we expect another rainy and cold day so gardening has been postponed too. 6 goslings hatched, muscovie ducklings should be hatched these days so I am busy.
snakes are coming out so irrigation system on the last part of my plot has to wait. we expect another rainy and cold day so gardening has been postponed too. 6 goslings hatched, muscovie ducklings should be hatched these days so I am busy.
Never had ants attack plants. I see many on my Peonies, but I've heard that's a good thing. Some sure like attacking me though!
European Fire Ants...those little Ba$!@rd$!
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Wow I had no idea Goji berry was invasive. I only bought 1 plant & I planted it at the end of a row of raspberries across the back of my lot. I'm wondering if I should move it to a place where it can spread out a lot...let it take its natural course. I think I may do that. I don't mind something that will spread along the one side of the property here because right now there's nothing...we only planted the Green Giants down 1 side. This place is still a work in progress lol. Many ideas & "to do" lists. Thanks for letting me know, because I definitely shouldn't have planted it where I did if it wants to spread out.
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