He suggested one more load of manure and another tilling which he said he's do for me this Sunday.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Freshly tilled garden
Yesterday, my dad came and rototilled the garden. Is there anything better at this time of year than to see the fresh soil all smooth and ready for planting?
He suggested one more load of manure and another tilling which he said he's do for me this Sunday.
He suggested one more load of manure and another tilling which he said he's do for me this Sunday.
First picking of asparagus and rhubarb.
This year is the fourth year for my asparagus from seed. The shoots are large and strong enough for me to pick a few. While not much for a meal, they are nice for snacking on while wandering in the yard.
Since i learned if from Mal's Allotment, i have been blanching my rhubarb. It was definitely a very nice thing to have discovered. The stalks are more tender and not so acidic and the colors are lovely.
My Aunt Molly's ground cherries are a big disappointment this year. Out of 6 pots, 5 sprouted. One never developed leaves, another died of damping off. The surviving plants are tiny and stunted. I was hoping to share them with my mother and father, but it looks like i'll only have enough for my own garden. I really wanted to try canning and dehydrating them, but it looks like it won't happen.
I actually had a very disappointing spring with seeds so far. Many things refused to sprout or have grown so slowly. The brussels sprouts were a total disaster. Of six pots, not a one sprouted. Old seed... but i didn't think they were that old.
The only thing excelling are the tomatoes, broccoli and the Ancient sweet peppers.
Maybe all new seed next year?
Since i learned if from Mal's Allotment, i have been blanching my rhubarb. It was definitely a very nice thing to have discovered. The stalks are more tender and not so acidic and the colors are lovely.
My Aunt Molly's ground cherries are a big disappointment this year. Out of 6 pots, 5 sprouted. One never developed leaves, another died of damping off. The surviving plants are tiny and stunted. I was hoping to share them with my mother and father, but it looks like i'll only have enough for my own garden. I really wanted to try canning and dehydrating them, but it looks like it won't happen.
I actually had a very disappointing spring with seeds so far. Many things refused to sprout or have grown so slowly. The brussels sprouts were a total disaster. Of six pots, not a one sprouted. Old seed... but i didn't think they were that old.
The only thing excelling are the tomatoes, broccoli and the Ancient sweet peppers.
Maybe all new seed next year?
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