What did you do in the garden today?

[TJAnonymous]

I transplanted 5 baby pineapple plants into bigger pots because they outgrew their original starter pots. I also saw that I had 2 more suckers coming off the original top. I tried to pull one off to transplant it and it came off with about 2-3" of roots so I am thinking it was a pup rather than a sucker. I put it in an 8" pot to give it plenty of room to grow. Hoping those roots recover from being pulled out of the ground... I really didn't expect it to have roots!

 

[Sequel]

Welcome out here I have had onr tomato redden on the vine. A rat ate it then spit it out.
I was so mad.

That’s just tragic! As hard as it is to ripen tomatoes in Washington State!

 

[WIchickMama]

Welcome to the thread! I spend more time in here than anywhere else on BYC...

Me too!


First year doing sweet potatoes in zone 4b- never flowered but I got some!

 

[Ascholten]

They dont always need to flower.
If they got any runners on them, follow those runners, where they hit the ground, look for roots and dig, they will put multiple honey pots of taters for you at times.

Aaron

 

[TJAnonymous]

I'm going to attempt to learn the art of making my own essential oils this week.

I think I'm going to start with lemongrass and basil.

 

[Sequel]

I'm going to attempt to learn the art of making my own essential oils this week.

I think I'm going to start with lemongrass and basil.

Will you be starting a new thread on that or do so here? I think that sounds fascinating!

 

[TJAnonymous]

Will you be starting a new thread on that or do so here? I think that sounds fascinating!

I haven't decided yet. It will be Wednesday or Thursday before I can get started though... Has anyone on here ever done this before? I purchased a home distiller...mostly for making distilled water...although my DH likes to make alcohol from time to time. Anyway I thought about learning to make the oils with it... Although I believe basil is an infused oil rather than distilled.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have made pesto from them and other herbs.

 

[Sueby]

I tried to catch up, just too far behind.

I will need to catch up on all the posts in the morning. @Sally PB - got my package today! You are awesome! Thank you so much!

I went to a Whiskey Myers concert tonight. First concert I've attended in I don't remember how long... Had a great time.

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So jealous, I love Whiskey Myers!

Working on cleaning up the garden, pulled hoses (yay, no more watering). I need to decide where to put the garlic, it's almost that time. Been pulling any tomatoes that turn pink, it won't be long till we have a freeze & they probably aren't growing anymore anyway, just waiting for a little pink! I still have squash producing, peppers & beans too. Not sure when to pull the spaghetti squash.

Got the anti-dig apron done so the girls can have the little covered run for the winter. Got the woodchip pile cleaned up & the last of the compost moved.

Canned 11 jars of cowboy candy. All sealed but 1, I like the new non-name brand but usa made lids I got in the middle of covid. I'll take the blame for the 1 that didn't seal.

 

[ChicksnMore]

I started growing yacon last year. It's a tuber that grows like a potato and (allegedly) tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear. I tried some last fall. The taste was sweet but the texture is more like a water chestnut. I really dislike the texture of water chestnuts... I am growing the yacon again (it's a perennial rhizome) and I'm not giving up on it but I'm definitely going to have to come to terms with the texture. Maybe I can cook it like an apple... Not sure yet.

I might have to try growing that just for the pleasure of saying the name. Wonder if yacon makes a good bacon seasoning?

Me too!


First year doing sweet potatoes in zone 4b- never flowered but I got some!

Beautiful sweet potatoes!

I'm going to attempt to learn the art of making my own essential oils this week.

I think I'm going to start with lemongrass and basil.

Never tried that but think it sounds fascinating too! I look forward to following along!