Two Firsts This Morning

Watermelon Flower 8-13

This morning I have two flowers in bloom on the watermelon plant! The other first was I found a squash bug. I got him and a green anole was happy for an easy breakfast. I can't wait until everything else starts popping!

Garden Bed Three Planted

I planted Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage in the third garden on Thursday, August 29th. We got heavy rain that night hopefully the seeds stayed in place.

Uncovered the Third Garden Bed.

I have uncovered the third garden bed which was done solarizing. I will be planting that bed sometime this week. I love all this rain we are having, making everything grow!

Planted the Second Garden Bed.

I finished planting the second garden bed and the broccoli and cabbage seedlings have started to break ground. Always exciting!

Next Garden Bed is Ready

My next garden bed was done solarizing, so I uncovered it. I've put in my watering ollas, so its all ready for planting this week.

I will be planting in this bed:
DeCicco Broccoli
Golden Self-Blanching Celery
Gamba Peppers
Red Acre Cabbage

I may throw in some onions, leeks or herbs too if there is enough room.

Happy planting!

Compost Workers




Black Soldier Fly Larvae

  The rain has brought me some serious compost workers. My compost is teaming with black soldier fly larvae. They have brought their appetite and I'm feeding them as fast as I can. I think they are starting to outpace me in consumption of food. They will not win any beauty contests, but they make some quick work of the garden, fruit and veggie scraps.

First True Leaves

Pumpkin Seedling with First True Leaf

My seeds I planted on Wednesday, August 7th have their first true leaves already! The rain has really boosted their growth. I haven't seen any pests yet, but I'm keeping a vigilant eye peeled since we are in high pest season.

What I have planted in the garden:
Suyo Long Cucumbers
Marketmore 76 Cucumbers
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Buttercrunch Lettuce
American Flag Leek
Granex Onion
Small Sugar Pumpkin (New England Pie)
Ping Tung Eggplant (planted on Tuesday, August 13th)

My Wautoma Cucumbers seeds just arrived today I will get them planted this weekend.

Happy Gardening.

Solarization

Solarizing Garden Bed

I uncovered my first bed from six weeks of solarizing the soil. I can't wait to start planting on Wednesday!