What did you do in the garden today?

[Liz Birdlover]

Over the weekend I managed to mow and weed whack trim. 94 predicted today. One must be careful in this heat. I set up a farm store barrel fan outside in the shade. I take breaks there and quit by 11 AM when the heat advisory starts.

Drink plenty of water & something with electrolytes, too. When you feel your face is hot or your heartbeat thumping, & get dizzy if you merely look up or down, it's bad, ya need breaks. Be careful!

 

[igorsMistress]

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

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I dunno, we had several large trees in California and they produced every year even when it was hot.

 

[Sammster]

DH is building me 2 new raised beds, today! I'm excited! But, dang! $$$ Ouch!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

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...that's what they told me. One of the 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 a 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. When they were about 10 feet apart, they started a "bob & weave" motion while 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.

Some pics of Vagabond

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I dunno, we had several large trees in California and they produced every year even when it was hot.

It's a mystery. Maybe next year. Those berries are delicious & I miss them.

 

[igorsMistress]

Some pics of Vagabond
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Beautiful! He’s not aggressive to you or anything? I wonder why he was dumped, poor guy. I love his name too, perfect.

 

[igorsMistress]

It's a mystery. Maybe next year. Those berries are delicious & I miss them.

They are delicious! We had so many that it didn’t matter how many the birds ate, there were still plenty for us.

 

[igorsMistress]

I need to water the grass today, but that will be it for me. Daughter fractured her ankle so I’m busy with her kid duties and etc

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Picked more tomatoes and black beans yesterday and just this morning. DD found a pack of kale seeds so I planted them this morning. My small bush variety of okra are doing well. I’ve picked 4 nice 4 inch pods from one plant already. All three plants are producing now. Peaches are ripening slowly. I’ve been resting a lot lately but I really need to get a little more active now. Lot’s of garden and yard work to do.

 

[fuzzi]

Drink plenty of water & something with electrolytes, too. When you feel your face is hot or your heartbeat thumping, & get dizzy if you merely look up or down, it's bad, ya need breaks. Be careful!

Or if you start breathing heavily. I find myself panting when I get hot, that's my warning to stop immediately and cool down. I will sit in front of a fan, and usually put an ice pack on the back of my neck.

I have had heat exhaustion a few times, it's not fun. It also makes you more susceptible to getting overheated again.

Wear a hat, loose clothing, and drink water constantly.