Posts Tagged journal
Dec 03
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 238) – Final Thoughts
End of season – Comments about the season as a whole and plans for next year.
Oct 30
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 205) – It’s Almost a Wrap
Started pulling some of the plants that were killed by the second frost this morning. Leeks and parsley remain.
Aug 27
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 141) – Neglect Setting In?
I’ve noticed over the past few weeks, I’ve been somewhat neglecting the garden, for (I think) various reasons.
Aug 16
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 130) – HOT Weather Passing
General notes on how the garden has jumpstarted back into production now that the really hot weather has passed. Still in the 80s, but much cooler than a few weeks ago.
Aug 05
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 119) – Where Things Stand
Just an overall update on where everything stands heading into August.
Jul 30
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 113) – Disease and Frustration
The squash has been hit with powdery mildew. 90% of my squash plant leaves had to be cut away. Cucumbers still look manageable with minor mildew. Also got a case of bacterial wilt on one of the cucumber vines…may still be able to save the vine.
Jul 17
2011
2011
Burpee Garden Trellis (netting) – Avoid this product!
The netting I bought for my trellises is crap…half way through the season and it’s disintegrating! Lesson learned for next season.
Jul 15
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 98) – Pale, Yellowish Cucumber Leaves
Slicing cucumber plants in the container are starting to turn a pale, yellowish color, more in the lower leaves. Too much watering or nitrogen deficiency.
Jul 11
2011
2011
Garden Journal (Day 94) – Oh Snap!
The nylon netting on my pickling cucumbers started to snap today, so I had to do some emergency repairs. Looks like I’ll need something stronger for next season.
