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Garden Gate:  2022 - Our Gardens.  |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 10 2022 : 2:01:43 PM
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Sara, it really has been an off year. Even my my father in law is struggling.
Sharon, thank you. That is very true. I am grateful for whatever I can get this year.
I examined my raspberries yesterday and seen quite a few buds. I’m hoping for more than I can eat so that I can make some raspberry jam. So far no squash bugs! Hoping to keep them out this year.
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2022 : 11:10:22 AM
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Monsoons here again today . . . how novel. I feel like I'm living in Mississippi again. Pretty sure our garden is kaput for this year -- it drowned !!!
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2022 : 5:39:12 PM
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| I,myself, had to go purchase some vegetable “starts” today as mine (the ones I had painstakingly nurtured for weeks), succumbed to the wind once planted in our garden. The sight of my babies perishing was heartbreaking, but I knew that just giving up was not the answer for me. Along with the newly purchased “starts”, I also sowed more seeds direct. Time will tell. My hussband reminds me that each year is somewhat an experiment. And so we grow on . . . |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2022 : 7:39:51 PM
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Yesterday I was playing around in my raspberries and pulling all the weeds out of them and guess what I found? Mint! Somehow this mint managed to transport with my raspberries and start to grow. It takes me back to my childhood when my grandpa used to grab it out of the garden. I sure love the smell. I would like to transplant it out of my raspberries to another place in my garden. Anyone know how to do that?
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 12:51:57 PM
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| Be careful with mint! At least where we live in Michigan, it can become invasive quickly. I plant seeds ( you could probably dig up a clump);in pots in my herb gaden to keep the root system contained. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 1:09:26 PM
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Krista, Sharon is right about mint being invasive. I keep all of my mints in containers. When you dig it up be sure there is enough roots to support the size of the mint. After transplanting keep it watered so the soil is moist but not soggy. Once established mint is an easy plant to grow.
If you allow your mints to flower keep the different kinds apart because they can cross pollinate and muddle the scent & flavor.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 10:27:01 PM
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Hi Ladies!
I have been working my garden really hard for the past month- getting things planted in the vegetable patch out back and renovating my flowerbeds. My ex put pea gravel in my flower beds and I always hated it. I have been getting rid of it and putting in mulch and planting so many flowers to help the bees! I think my lavender from last year is finally going to bloom soon, and the honey suckle I planted this year is blooming again!
I had some bales of alfalfa that got moldy so I have been using that as mulch around plants which they seem to love! I am also working on making the vegetable patch a no-till garden. You put down cardboard and then keep 6-8 inches of organic matter on top of the cardboard. My compost heap is getting pretty big and cooking away. I turned it a few days ago and was able to harvest a little compost from the bottom so far.
We have been converting to digital records at work, so we have been shredding a lot of paper. I am taking home huge trash bags every day and adding the paper to my vegetable patch and compost heap. I’m really excited at the progress I am making! For years my garden area was completely devoid of worms, but I am starting to see them coming back!
This is my first year trying to grow potatoes and they seem to be coming up nicely after a bit of a slow start. I’m hoping they produce well.
I feel like I am constantly running out of time, though. I go out around 6am in the mornings and do about an hour’s work planting and weeding, laying much and shoveling more pea gravel out of the front beds. Then at night I am usually doing another hour or two after work and most weekends I put in a good 4-6 hours on the yard and garden. I’m hoping to get everything settled soon and get into maintenance.
Oh and I just ordered some of MaryJane’s Iris’! I can’t wait to get them! They smell amazing and have the most beautiful colors!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2022 : 06:43:56 AM
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Oh my, Alee, you have been busy in your gardens. All of your hard work should give you a good crop. As Michelle says, "happy gardening".
With our hot temps I am watering the okra and zinnias every morning. I moved a hanging basket of lantanas out of full sun in the front yard to partial shade on the back deck. Even lantanas can't take full Texas sun without some relief.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2022 : 07:19:33 AM
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Since I do not have a lot for a garden, this year I am attempting to container garden. So far I have the following
cherry tomato - German variety
Yellow squash & zucchini
Roma tomatoes
Jalapeños
Egg plant
and a variety of herbs.
Every morning I go out and tend to the pots, so far so good!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http:www.carolesquiltingetc.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2022 : 07:30:24 AM
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Carole, I have been container gardening for years and like it. Enjoy yours.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2022 : 11:57:07 AM
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Sara- I can only imagine the heat you are going through right now!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2022 : 1:25:07 PM
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Thank you Sara and Sharon. My dad said the exact same thing! Would explain how the mint came over to my house from his yard with the raspberries. What I dug up isn’t looking so good. I guess that is fine. I will just need to put it in a pot next time to help keep it contained. My dad did say there is a really good chance I’ll find more in my raspberries though.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4108 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2022 : 04:46:06 AM
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Krista, I have chocolate mint in a 5 gallon bucket that I took the bottom off and buried it in the ground. It does stick out a few inches. I do watch it and trim it off as needed. Otherwise it will flop over the edge of the bucket and root. Takes off from there. It is also in an area by itself with grass around it.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2022 : 1:57:03 PM
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Gardening is a struggle this year. We are getting lots of moisture which is wonderful!!!! However we are also getting a lot of hail. My poor plants are getting beat up pretty bad!!! Is there a way to protect against hail that will not cost me an arm and a leg???
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2864 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2022 : 3:19:53 PM
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| Hi Alee!!!!! Good to see you back! |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4108 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2022 : 03:04:30 AM
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Yippee, last night after work my husband helped me to finish off weeding our garden. My mother in law gave us her mantis tiller, so that will be put to work next. Getting the last of any remaining weed roots, hopefully. Right now it looks like we might get some rain today finally. One thing, tall weeds are so much easier to pull then small ones, and it really looks like you accomplish something. haha
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2022 : 05:26:15 AM
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My gardens are all holding their own with the summer heat and no rain.
Some of the container plants that call for full sun I have had to move to partial shade and water every day. One elephant ear leaf was scorched on the edges before I moved it. This time of the year I start thinking about fall and the cool air out of Canada as it blows out of Oklahoma across the Red River into Paris, Texas. That's what I'm waiting on. 
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4108 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 03:39:54 AM
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hope you catch some of those breezes Sara! The picture of it made me smile.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 05:08:09 AM
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Michelle thanks for the cool wishes but don't think it is to be. Looked at the forecast for rest of the month and no rain in sight till the very last day of July and only for that one day.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2022 : 2:56:46 PM
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So dry here also in Northern MI! And much hotter than usual. Gardens are struggling right now. But, as usual, the weeds don’t mind and are thriving :)! Gardening: love it!!!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2022 : 5:23:57 PM
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Same here Sharon. We are super hot with high winds and no rain. I’m hoping my garden will survive this next week. My weeds are definitely thriving as well. I wish they would struggle.
Krista |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4108 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2022 : 06:19:04 AM
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I have been watering my garden every few days now. It does look good. Went through and weeded it this morning with my stirrup hoe. Picked two tiny broccoli. Tomatoes are on the vines and tomatillos are also. Little zucchini out there too. Planning on making some salsa verde with the tomatillos. Got to research when to pick them, as I never grew them before.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2022 : 12:56:25 PM
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I was able to pick 2 zucchini and about 2 handfuls of peas last night. Also picked off about 23 squash bugs. The marigolds don’t seem to be helping. I may have not planted enough. I feel bad for those who have a ton of squash plants. Keeping up with those bugs is a lot of work.
Krista |
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
160 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
160 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2022 : 6:33:37 PM
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It has been very hot this year, so far. Garden is gong great but the container plants need to be watered twice a day to survive!
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2681 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2681 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2022 : 11:29:15 PM
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Our summer has arrived finally, fast and furious. 90-100 degrees this week. We are also having to water twice a day to keep up with the heat. I harvested herbs this morning and am drying. Oregano, parsley, sage. Went and bought new little air tight jars for them today. Will label and attempt to get my pantry organized pretty this year. I'm finding tiny little white sticky bugs on my squash plants this morning... trying to keep it organic, does anyone know what I can use to keep those bugs away? Does that dish soap and water solution work?
Dreamer42
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