What did you do in the garden today?

[pennyJo1960]

Very wet here Morning Gardeners.
I will simply bring in the green pumpkins.
Rubber boots daily wear.

 

[Sueby]

Covered the carrots & greens towers as we are under a freeze warning tonight, not just a frost. Cut all the dahlia flowers, I'll be sad to lose them, they are looking so good.

I didn't drain any hoses or water lines or anything, hope that's not a mistake.

 

[Smokerbill]

I just got a delivery from Baker Creek, with some amaranth seeds thrown in as the free gift. Not sure what to do with amaranth, but I think it's edible.

I'm going to try planting some of the onion and shallot seeds in the garden this fall.

 

[cj2024]

I was setting up my DYI earth box for the next season and found that 3 bricks on the bottom to support the stack box on top is better than screwing two 2x4's to the side. In addition, it's better to put the cover upside down and build up the middle with potting mix to support the middle of the cover. Most of the rainwater will drain off the holes on the side.

 

[Sally PB]

Die bitey bugs, die.

YES!!!!

 

[Sally PB]

So far, my bean plants are surviving at night with two layers of sheets draped over them. Tonight is the last of the forecasted 30s, but tomorrow night is only 41, so I'll still cover them.

I drained and rolled up the hoses onto the hose carts. One nice thing about the steep driveway: just lay the hose out down the length and it will drain itself very nicely.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

We had frost yesterday and the fall garden crops are doing well. Today I did some work on cleaning the gardens, picked the last of the black turtle beans when I pulled up the plants. Actually found a few stragglers on the tomato bushes when I pulled them. Then I picked mix greens for salad. Later this morning I mowed the front yard and old chicken yard. We may get a freeze in the early morning or just a hard frost. My big bush of daisies fared well through the frost, I’m hoping they survive. There’s a big warm up coming for several days then back to normal temperatures.

My salad greens

 

[Nym]

From a Blants email:

Are you looking to take your gardening game to the next level? Then look no further than Epsom Salt - the ultimate secret for lush, thriving plants!

Epsom Salt helps plants to absorb minerals like phosphorous, potassium and nitrogen, which in turn grows bushier plants, with more flowers and fruit.
Magnesium is vital for seed germination and for the production of chlorophyll, which plants and trees use to transform sunlight into food.

How do I know if my plants are low in magnesium?​

Magnesium deficiency is common in our soils due to over-fertilisation. When soil is low in magnesium, the foods we grow are low in magnesium, and therefore we get very little magnesium from our diet. Yellowing leaves is a sure sign of magnesium deficiency. As is leaf curling, stunted growth, and fruit that is not very sweet.

How will Epsom Salt help my garden?​

Plants like tomatoes and peppers require lots of magnesium to grow stronger and provide bigger, juicier, sweeter fruits. Citrus trees also benefit greatly if you want to increase your crop of lemons, oranges and limes. Roses treated with Epsom Salt respond with greener leaves, bushier plants, and more roses, that are bigger and deeper coloured. How do I use Epsom Salt in my garden?​ Houseplants – mix ½ cup of Epsom Salt in a 10-litre watering can. Feed plants monthly. Gardenias – sprinkle Epsom Salt around the plant base and water in. Tomatoes and peppers – apply 1 tablespoon per 30cm of plant height every 2 weeks. Water in. Roses – as with tomatoes. You can also soak unplanted bushes in ½ cup Epsom Salt per 5 litres of water to help roots recover. Fruit trees – apply 2 tablespoons per 3 square metres, 3 times a year. Another effective way to improve your plants’ take up of magnesium is to make a spray with 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salt to 4 litres of water and spray your plants throughout the season. What about weeds and pests?​ Garden nasties! At the other end of the scale, Epsom Salt can be used as a natural, non-toxic pest control: sprinkle along slug pathways to deter them. Weed control: mix ½ cup Epsom Salt with a litre of vinegar and some liquid dish soap. Use in a spray bottle to kill weeds. Bonus tip! If you get a splinter while you’re gardening, Epsom Salt will help you too! Soak the affected area in a cup of warm water with 2 tablespoons of Epsom Salt to help draw out the splinter. Happy Gardening!

 

[TJAnonymous]

We had frost yesterday and the fall garden crops are doing well. Today I did some work on cleaning the gardens, picked the last of the black turtle beans when I pulled up the plants. Actually found a few stragglers on the tomato bushes when I pulled them. Then I picked mix greens for salad. Later this morning I mowed the front yard and old chicken yard. We may get a freeze in the early morning or just a hard frost. My big bush of daisies fared well through the frost, I’m hoping they survive. There’s a big warm up coming for several days then back to normal temperatures.

My salad greens

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That looks delicious

 

[akroberts1085]

From a Blants email:

Are you looking to take your gardening game to the next level? Then look no further than Epsom Salt - the ultimate secret for lush, thriving plants!

Epsom Salt helps plants to absorb minerals like phosphorous, potassium and nitrogen, which in turn grows bushier plants, with more flowers and fruit.
Magnesium is vital for seed germination and for the production of chlorophyll, which plants and trees use to transform sunlight into food.

How do I know if my plants are low in magnesium?​

Magnesium deficiency is common in our soils due to over-fertilisation. When soil is low in magnesium, the foods we grow are low in magnesium, and therefore we get very little magnesium from our diet. Yellowing leaves is a sure sign of magnesium deficiency. As is leaf curling, stunted growth, and fruit that is not very sweet.

How will Epsom Salt help my garden?​

Plants like tomatoes and peppers require lots of magnesium to grow stronger and provide bigger, juicier, sweeter fruits. Citrus trees also benefit greatly if you want to increase your crop of lemons, oranges and limes. Roses treated with Epsom Salt respond with greener leaves, bushier plants, and more roses, that are bigger and deeper coloured. How do I use Epsom Salt in my garden?​ Houseplants – mix ½ cup of Epsom Salt in a 10-litre watering can. Feed plants monthly. Gardenias – sprinkle Epsom Salt around the plant base and water in. Tomatoes and peppers – apply 1 tablespoon per 30cm of plant height every 2 weeks. Water in. Roses – as with tomatoes. You can also soak unplanted bushes in ½ cup Epsom Salt per 5 litres of water to help roots recover. Fruit trees – apply 2 tablespoons per 3 square metres, 3 times a year. Another effective way to improve your plants’ take up of magnesium is to make a spray with 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salt to 4 litres of water and spray your plants throughout the season. What about weeds and pests?​ Garden nasties! At the other end of the scale, Epsom Salt can be used as a natural, non-toxic pest control: sprinkle along slug pathways to deter them. Weed control: mix ½ cup Epsom Salt with a litre of vinegar and some liquid dish soap. Use in a spray bottle to kill weeds. Bonus tip! If you get a splinter while you’re gardening, Epsom Salt will help you too! Soak the affected area in a cup of warm water with 2 tablespoons of Epsom Salt to help draw out the splinter. Happy Gardening!

Thank you for the info. My tomatoes and peppers haven't been doing very good.