Farm School this week had us runnin' for cover,
but we still got a few things done.
but we still got a few things done.
This part of the garden isn't seeing much action right now.
The cherry tomatoes are struggling to come back
and it's too early to expect much from the kale and Swiss chard.
Seedlings, however, are going gangbusters!
Seed trays cover the outdoor table and line the front porch.
New lettuces are filling up the shaded area.
Can't wait for the red salad bowl variety
to be ready for my supper table.
These basil plants are spent.
The planting date on these crops was September of last year.
We harvested the seed by just stripping the branches
and letting it fall where it may.
You can see the volunteers sprouting up in front of the potted plants.
It'll make a gorgeous border, and so aromatic!
The dill is coming back all on its own
after nearly being polished off by black swallowtail caterpillars.
Seed is tossed nonchalantly, as it readily germinates.
We covered the pots to prevent any further infiltration by butterflies
interested in laying eggs.
The bottoms will be secured with twine.
The leek project began in earnest.
These beauties were ready to graduate to larger pots.
After Lynn filled and leveled off the soil
(notice that it's only halfway up the container),
I transplanted three slender lovelies to each pot.
Soil is added as the stalks gain height.
We've got a good start!
Lynn spied a wolf spider.
It looks menacing,
but it's one of the good guys in the garden.
We don't mind working under the raindrops,
but when the thunder knocks you off your seat,
it's time to head for shelter.
but when the thunder knocks you off your seat,
it's time to head for shelter.
The shower is much appreciated.
So many treasures here.
This is the first time since I started Farm School
that we've had to dodge the rain,
but it was a pleasant surprise.
It sure beat workin' in 90+ degree heat!
Enjoy the time you have in your garden,
rain or shine.
Our adventures in Farm School started here.
Today I'm starting a 21-day meditation challenge.
If you want to join up, start here.
You've got some wonderful pictures of neat things here this week Daisy! And the little tricks of the gardening trade that you are capturing (leek planting especially - how interesting!) are going to be so helpful to you down the road! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about that. Hopefully, I'll remember what I'm learning!
DeleteEnjoy those babies!
I'm glad the seedlings are doing well! We see quite a few wolf spiders around here - they can get so huge! It's always neat to see your farm school updates :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in, Tammy!
DeleteI always adore farm school. The wolf spider is a little alarming in looks....good to know it's a helper. It's so nice for you to get the experience that would have taken years if you'd done it on your own. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's truly a blessing to be learning from someone so knowledgeable. I look forward to every lesson. Glad you enjoy it too.
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