What did you do in the garden today?

[CapricornFarm]

Getting ready to plant those perennials, got a wagon of bunny poo waiting out there.
Just came in from feeding the fire and planting the red verbena and red crepe myrtle. Put down some mulch as well. Three more to try and plant after supper, the yellow Echinacea.

 

[chickmom3941]

Went to inspect the pumpkin/squash patch last night, and found one of the few bigger pumpkins was mauled by the chickens! It was my only big Cinderella pumpkin, and it was starting to turn that gorgeous red-orange color! Was planning on using it for decorating on Halloween & Thanksgiving. I was so mad! But, chickens will be chickens. I still love 'em!

Also, if anyone's looking for cheap pumpkins, Aldi's have them for $2.50 a piece. We bought a really big one from them the other day. Put it on the bench in the perennial garden. It's sitting right next to the scarecrow. Looks great!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Sadly, no Aldi's here. Not much going on in the garden, i will have to water tomorrow for sure.
Today i started building a cat scratch tower. Husband is not happy with all the attention the sofas have been getting since our cat had kittens. I have only one kitten left, and i plan to keep him. Hence the big new toy i am working on for them.

 

[jerryse]

I have 4 gallons of tomatoes to turn into sauce today . Maybe DW will make pumpkin bread .

 

[igorsMistress]

Hubs is supposed to finish the shed today. I'm done feeding chickens and not doing a thing today. Antihistamine hangover.

 

[Mama Runner]

Ok, I need to pick some brains. I have been eating regular honey my whole life and never had a problem. I'm trying to do more natural unprocessed food, mainly for the health of my son and family. I am thinking of switching to organic raw unfiltered honey. As you know I'm allergic to any bites and stings. Should I stick with store honey even though I know you really don't get the health benefits or do you think I can try the good stuff?

 

[lazy gardener]

I think the issue with bites and stings is totally unrelated to honey. You are allergic to the proteins in the sting/bite (I think). Have you done a google search? I have a Dr. friend who carries an epi pen due to allergy to bee stings. Last I knew, he had about 4 hives. I trade eggs for honey sometimes. He eats his honey.

 

[Mama Runner]

I seriously need to put food put away. I have about 50 lbs of beans I picked and dried. Pinto, Navy, kidney, black, chick peas and cranberry beans.
I have 4 5 gallon buckets of medicinal vinegar that needs to be bottled. So I guess I should get off of here and get to work.

 

[lazy gardener]

Harvested potatoes the other day. BTE agrees with potato growing. Huge spuds. Cleaning out the weeds, harvesting swiss chard seeds. Those seeds are massive, especially when compared to store bought SC seeds.

 

[Mama Runner]

I think the issue with bites and stings is totally unrelated to honey. You are allergic to the proteins in the sting/bite (I think). Have you done a google search? I have a Dr. friend who carries an epi pen due to allergy to bee stings. Last I knew, he had about 4 hives. I trade eggs for honey sometimes. He eats his honey.

Google seems to be divided on the subject, seems everyone is. I think what I might do is try a little and have epi pen and allergic kit ready to go, and make sure I have another adult here just in case.