What did you do in the garden today?

[Smokerbill]

The garden is seeing sunshine today. It's sure been a while.

 

[cj2024]

I am going to try this fish cake recipe with a big 5lbs white tilapia. We can't really tell how big some of them are in this picture.

The duck weed on top helps keep the tank clear and free of algae.

The hybrid stripe bass I raised last year, would be perfect for fish cake, but I am not sure about my White Nile tilapia because the raw texture is firmer.

The White Nile tilapia unlike the blue tilapia look more like a saltwater fish to me.

 

[fuzzi]

I caught a loose Rooster, someone apparently dropped off in the small town of Lewes. He would run from everyone, eat & scratch up their gardens & crow. He crowed a lot...thats what they told me. One of neighbors, a grumpy man, said he was going to make chicken stew if he could ever catch that little big mouth. The rooster had been chased around for days, so he knew people were something to be avoided. I knew I'd need more than a net, and camping out til he roosted at dusk was not an option. I went home & got a carrier & my big Barred Rock Roo, Rocky & headed to town. I found the young, fast red rooster, he had established himself I nice sized turf, of several back yards & a vacant lot with a lot of trees & shrubs. I brought my Rocky out, he stood there all puffed up & proud. The little red Roo saw him, stood there all wide eyed & long necked, his interest peaked. By now, we had quite an audience, as this was taking place in a cluster of closely built homes, in their back yards. The Roosters stared at each other, then Rocky slowly walked towards the red, reminiscent of an old west gun fight in the middle of main street at high noon. The tension was building as each Rooster took another step, then another. All puffed up, they began to walk sideways, following an imaginary circle. They were staring intently into each other eyes, not even blinking. It was at this point, I was able to quietly move up near them. They were focused, just about to spar, or still thinking about who would kick 1st, when I quickly scooped up the red Rooster & tucked him under my arm & simultaneously stuck 1 foot out as Rocky jumped up and chest butted the bottom of my muck boot. Yes, I know Rocky's movements well, it's actually a game we've played often. Anyway...I stuck the red Roo into a carrier, scooped up Rocky & put him in his carrier & the whole event was over. The neighbors all clapped. They were pleased that they would be able to sleep in again, without the Red Rooster alarm clock at 5am.

I named the Red Roo Vagabond. He is still alive & well today.

Love your story!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Love your story!

It was kinda fun. Felt like a rescuer for birds & hero for the townfolk's slumber

 

[Jenbirdee]

nothing again

 

[Liz Birdlover]

So I was checking out the farmer's field, it is a sad soy crop failure this year. I cut the grass for 3 of the neighbor's & one is right next to me, we both back up to that farm field. I cut the 10 foot swath between their fence & the field for them, they can't really get back there like I can. Anyway...I noticed a young tree growing. It looks similar to another rather large tree, about 20 feet away. The leaves look like a fruit tree, so I used the plant app to ID it. I guess it is a Common Persimmon tree. Deer like them. I was just wondering if I should dig it up & plant it in my yard. If I leave it there, eventually the farm machines will run over it. Is a Persimmon a good tree to have around? I saw a video where a girl said they're bitter unless you allow them to become very ripe, then they taste good. Anyone here have Persimmon trees? Your thoughts?

 

[fuzzi]

I finished adding organic material to one of my raised beds. It had been sitting fallow since December, with wood and leaves decomposing.

I added newspapers that had been outside for four years, partially composted yard clippings, soil from under my composting barrels, and completed compost from the bin.

Then I planted snow peas until I ran out, and a short row with old carrot seed. I think I am done for my fall gardens, and completed before the hot weather is forecast to return next week!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

A question...the other neighbor has some trees growing wild, and there's a wonderful Mulberry tree. Last year the berries were delicious. This year...no berries at all. Do Mulberry trees take a break? Maybe the drought 100 degree July took a toll?

Maybe...just found this

 

[WthrLady]

Loved out persimmon tree, so did the raccoons and opossums.

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A question...the other neighbor has some trees growing wild, and there's a wonderful Mulberry tree. Last year the berries were delicious. This year...no berries at all. Do Mulberry trees take a break? Maybe the drought 100 degree July took a toll?

Mulberries are weird trees. Sometimes they fruit, sometimes they don't. Sensitive to frost some years, others not. Timing and water ae everything.
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Currently feels like a smothering, juicy 111'F.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Picked some tomatoes, zucchini, and a pepper.