The onions are getting really big, but they aren't showing any signs of dying down.
Friday, July 12, 2013
First Carrots
Yesterday I pulled the first carrots, Yayas. A few were forked, but most were really nice.
The onions are getting really big, but they aren't showing any signs of dying down.
The onions are getting really big, but they aren't showing any signs of dying down.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The Strawberries Are Back
The strawberries seem to be back on track. There are lots of flowers coming now. Yesterday we picked two gigantic berries.
Something that appears to be a slime mold has appeared in our front yard.
Today I sowed both kinds of summer squash in large pots. I'm hoping they will start producing about the time the first planting starts to decline from mildew.
Something that appears to be a slime mold has appeared in our front yard.
Today I sowed both kinds of summer squash in large pots. I'm hoping they will start producing about the time the first planting starts to decline from mildew.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Three Zucchinis
Today I picked one portofino and two cube of butter squashes. I just steamed them.
Two days ago we had the first cube of butter squash on our pizza.
I also pulled five beets. They were delicious.
Today I planted the second planting of Blue Lake bush beans, about a third of a bed.
Two days ago we had the first cube of butter squash on our pizza.
I also pulled five beets. They were delicious.
Today I planted the second planting of Blue Lake bush beans, about a third of a bed.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Zucchini
Yesterday I picked the first four small squash for dinner. They were the portofinos, and they were yummy.
We have tiny beans coming on the bush beans. And the pole beans have started to bloom. The nasturtiums growing at their feet are gigantic.
The strawberries are finally blooming again, so we should have some berries soon. The raspberries are nearly finished, and the Beckyberries are winding down. Yesterday I picked two large ziploc bags full.
In the front yard, the sedums are blooming, and the bees, of all kinds, are in heaven.
I think I've finally finished shuffling the plants and pots around on the deck. I'm particularly fond of the arrangement in the green pot. It has a flax in the back, with red-veined sorrel and white bacopa. The variegated creeping Jenny in the urn is also working well. The nasturtium in the blue pot has turned out to be a thug. I've had to cut it back several times.
We have tiny beans coming on the bush beans. And the pole beans have started to bloom. The nasturtiums growing at their feet are gigantic.
The strawberries are finally blooming again, so we should have some berries soon. The raspberries are nearly finished, and the Beckyberries are winding down. Yesterday I picked two large ziploc bags full.
In the front yard, the sedums are blooming, and the bees, of all kinds, are in heaven.
I think I've finally finished shuffling the plants and pots around on the deck. I'm particularly fond of the arrangement in the green pot. It has a flax in the back, with red-veined sorrel and white bacopa. The variegated creeping Jenny in the urn is also working well. The nasturtium in the blue pot has turned out to be a thug. I've had to cut it back several times.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Garden Ideas
On Saturday we went on a Garden Conservancy tour in West Linn and Lake Oswego. I was inspired to do some things in our garden. Here are some ideas I came away with. The first two are at Mike Darcy's garden and the others are at Sherry Sheng's garden, both of which are amazing and inspiring.
Heat Wave
It's been in the 90s for several days now, and most things in the garden are enjoying it. The squash is getting closer to eating size. And the bush beans have started to bloom. The pole beans are nearing the top of their teepee.
The three large artichoke plants now have small artichokes. This one is about 2" across.
The Eureka lemon has three flowers!
The bread seed poppies have opened.
The scarlet runner beans and the twinberry have both started to bloom.
The three large artichoke plants now have small artichokes. This one is about 2" across.
The Eureka lemon has three flowers!
The bread seed poppies have opened.
The scarlet runner beans and the twinberry have both started to bloom.
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