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Post by bc2ca on Jul 27, 2024 19:18:59 GMT
We had two/three volunteers take over a couple beds and squeeze out the lettuces, beans and peas. The butternut squash is still growing but the pumpkins had to be harvested a couple weeks ago. None of us are interested in pumpkin anything in mid-July, so I roasted and steamed/pureed all of it. I'll be happy to have soups, muffins, breads and pies when the temperatures drop in the fall. Our tomatoes (Roma, sungold cherry and heirloom?) are producing the perfect amount to eat every couple days. It is the smallest harvest we've ever had off three plants, but also really perfect. We've had one red pepper so far and more coming. DH's blackberry and raspberry bushes are barely surviving and his new apricot produced 1 apricot that he didn't share.  The plums are going to overwhelm us in a week or so and fig is producing the perfect few at a time to keep us happy. Pumpkins in July  |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 27, 2024 19:51:47 GMT
Our patio looks like our own little (not little) oasis with lots in bloom. I have lots of herbs growing and a beautiful clematis, gladiolae and fucsias of every colour and begonias. We have a water fountain that may be dead. I think it’s leaking. We sit out there and have drinks. We don’t have many bugs because the birds and reptiles take care of everything efficiently.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 27, 2024 20:10:18 GMT
I refuse to grow tomatoes ever again because of the possibility of hornworms. They're so gross. I do take a sick satisfaction out of finding them on the plants and giving them to the chickens to feast on though. That would be much more satisfying. I just get to squish them. I do recommend a black light flashlight to help spot them at night. Much easier to find than during the day. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 27, 2024 20:11:09 GMT
We had two/three volunteers take over a couple beds and squeeze out the lettuces, beans and peas. The butternut squash is still growing but the pumpkins had to be harvested a couple weeks ago. None of us are interested in pumpkin anything in mid-July, so I roasted and steamed/pureed all of it. I'll be happy to have soups, muffins, breads and pies when the temperatures drop in the fall. Our tomatoes (Roma, sungold cherry and heirloom?) are producing the perfect amount to eat every couple days. It is the smallest harvest we've ever had off three plants, but also really perfect. We've had one red pepper so far and more coming. DH's blackberry and raspberry bushes are barely surviving and his new apricot produced 1 apricot that he didn't share. The plums are going to overwhelm us in a week or so and fig is producing the perfect few at a time to keep us happy. Pumpkins in July OMG pumpkins in July! When did you start them, or were they the volunteers? This is my first year doing pumpkins and I started them in late May, I'm really hoping they aren't ready too early. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 27, 2024 20:12:06 GMT
We had two/three volunteers take over a couple beds and squeeze out the lettuces, beans and peas. The butternut squash is still growing but the pumpkins had to be harvested a couple weeks ago. None of us are interested in pumpkin anything in mid-July, so I roasted and steamed/pureed all of it. I'll be happy to have soups, muffins, breads and pies when the temperatures drop in the fall. Our tomatoes (Roma, sungold cherry and heirloom?) are producing the perfect amount to eat every couple days. It is the smallest harvest we've ever had off three plants, but also really perfect. We've had one red pepper so far and more coming. DH's blackberry and raspberry bushes are barely surviving and his new apricot produced 1 apricot that he didn't share. The plums are going to overwhelm us in a week or so and fig is producing the perfect few at a time to keep us happy. Pumpkins in July Wow that’s a lot of pumpkins especially for a volunteer. I’m sitting here wanting pumpkin bread now 😂 |
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 27, 2024 20:53:45 GMT
OMG pumpkins in July! When did you start them, or were they the volunteers? This is my first year doing pumpkins and I started them in late May, I'm really hoping they aren't ready too early. They are 100% volunteers. I'm pretty sure it is two different plants given the different sizes of the pumpkins. I wasn't paying a lot of attention to what DH was doing but expect he dug in compost to start preparing for planting in March. By the time I saw the plants they had taken over and he wasn't going to dig them up. He did try to convince me it was zucchini. ALL pumpkin compost is going in our yard waste bin this year because I don't want another accidental pumpkin patch next year. |
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Jul 27, 2024 22:46:00 GMT
My flowers are doing pretty well, and the tomatoes are prolific! We did 2 different varieties of cherry tomatoes and we have many clusters, with about 6-8 or so ripening each day so far. But by the looks of the many clusters of green ones on the vine, in a week we'll have LOTS! My basil is looking good too, and the rosemary & other herbs are producing. We'll probably make some pesto tomorrow. The pepper plant is not producing anything (think it got crowded out by the tomatoes...) and the tomatillo is trying to revive...
I'm enjoying looking at all your cool garden photos!
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Jul 28, 2024 23:49:57 GMT
I love the pumpkins! They do take up space though.
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Jul 28, 2024 23:55:44 GMT
My cucumbers are insane. Cherry and grape tomatoes are doing well. Impatiently waiting for my larger tomatoes. I have a few. My peppers have no blossoms so I don't know what is happening there.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 29, 2024 15:13:28 GMT
Dh is the gardener in this house and his garden is recovering from the extreme heat. He had to shade some of the veggies. Our corn isn't quite ready, but it's so tall. Tomatoes are abundant. Zuchinni and yellow squash was not doing well w/the heat, but seems to be rebounding. We're hoping that the cucumbers will survive. Peppers are fine and herb garden is full of good seasonings for dinners. Fresh basil makes a huge difference, as does fresh tarragon.
Sadly. our green beans turned brown and died in the heat. Next time.
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