What did you do in the garden today?

[TJAnonymous]

I'm.wondering about these spots on some of the squash and cucumbers. I'm assuming some kind of mildew? Do I need to treat it or just wait for drier weather? Also, anybody know what these plants are? They're pretty neat in my opinion.

It's downy mildew. Bane of my existence....and problematic in the hot muggy south with all the rain we've had. It must be treated right away or it will kill your plants eventually. There are lots of ways to control it. I typically use Neem oil because I'm anxious about chemicals.

 

[chickengr]

I'm.wondering about these spots on some of the squash and cucumbers. I'm assuming some kind of mildew? Do I need to treat it or just wait for drier weather? Also, anybody know what these plants are? They're pretty neat in my opinion.

I pick up those leaves and give them to my chickens. I sometimes water my garden when the leaves are still hot and next day I find leaves like that.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

I'm.wondering about these spots on some of the squash and cucumbers. I'm assuming some kind of mildew? Do I need to treat it or just wait for drier weather? Also, anybody know what these plants are? They're pretty neat in my opinion.

Powdery or downy mildew. If it’s downy mildew it should go away when the weather warms up but if it’s been warm it’s probably powdery mildew. I usually use a basic baking soda spray to control it.

 

[Elyrian1]

Plantain according to my app. I use plantnet, it's free and very useful.

I'm.wondering about these spots on some of the squash and cucumbers. I'm assuming some kind of mildew? Do I need to treat it or just wait for drier weather? Also, anybody know what these plants are? They're pretty neat in my opinion.

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

Powdery or downy mildew. If it’s downy mildew it should go away when the weather warms up but if it’s been warm it’s probably powdery mildew. I usually use a basic baking soda spray to control it.

I think powdery. There isn't anything on the undersides of the leaves and it rubs off like powder. Recipe please?

 

[Elyrian1]

Okay, I have a huge amount of space where landlady said I can do "whatever you want, I like gardens and chickens." So anybody done no-dig in this climate? Zone 8a, leaning toward 9 at times, scrubland/desert tons of red clay and red sand. Remediation would be, uh, backbreaking to say the least because it is all compacted heavily and there's tons of fine...I want to say sandstone chips.

 

[NewBoots]

Went out for a walk in the yard & took a few pics.

Anyone know what this is? The flowers grow out of what looks like a clump of grass.
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According to Picture This, that is Star of Bethlehem and very toxic. It did also say it might be wild garlic but that was third down the list.

 

[Sally PB]

I dug some Egyptian Walking Onions to put in my spaghetti sauce. They are just starting to grow the topsets, but those won't be ready for a few weeks. Once they are, then I'll be good for onions until the regulars are ready this fall, I think. One thing I don't need to buy at the store.

When I dig EWOs, I get a big bag of green onions out of the plant. Put them in with eggs, rice, beans, whatever.

My goal is to buy as little food at the store as possible. We won't ever be self sufficient, unless we gave up milk, cheese, meat, non-native fruit, coffee, tea, etc. I just like adding fewer things to my shopping list.

Just for fun, list what you DON'T buy at the grocery any more. Here's mine:

Eggs , onions, cilantro, tomatoes, green beans, butternut squash. I buy potatoes about 3 months of the year, but mostly we just skip them then. I might have to buy a bit of garlic before my next harvest.

 

[Sueby]

I agree, probably powdery mildew.

@NewBoots I did find the plant but I didn't know it was very toxic! I'll have to go read now, it's everywhere here, dog pen, flower beds, the yard...

Interesting topic @Sally PB! Unfortunately I don't have a big enough garden, the climate or the time to sustain us with much. Buuut, I no longer buy pickles, canned tomatoes or jam! I made it most of the winter not having to buy green beans, but ran out like a month ago. & I grow most of my own lettuce, but supplement with store bought a few months of the year. Lettuce is my favorite thing to not have to buy. I do grow it indoors in a bird bath in the window over the winter!

Eta:. Herbs too, dill, parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme I grow enough that I don't have to buy.

 

[Acre4Me]

Back to gardening, everything lookspretty happy. Especially these squash and eggplants on my straw bales.

Do eggplant need support? Just planted two for the first time