Anyway, Trail of Tears beans (shared by granny), and also Red Cranberry beans (shared by Dan) were planted, and should start to emerge in the next week or so.
Photo below - since the pile of leaves were finally removed from the 4x9 box next to the woods, some Kentucky Wonder beans were planted in the vacant spot. Yeah, i'm going all-out with this late season bean planting - and have found the second half of summer to be the best time for them...
Photo below - all of the contents were added to the already-cooking 3 bins, and around 50 lbs. of UCG's thrown in, as well. At least a full bin of finished compost should come from these 3 later - which will be just right for filling the garden again next spring.
In other gardening news, the newly planted corn is tasseling at only 2 feet tall. That's probably not good, and just as insurance some squash seeds have been sown right in the center of each swc. We really don't need any more, but just couldn't think of anything better to plant.
Also, caterpillar eggs are in abundance on the tomato plants now, and using some aggressive insecticide is mandatory to keep tomatoes from becoming damaged. I found a very nice black from tula with a tomato fruitworm inside, and something has to be done about it...
Take care, and happy gardening
EG
11 comments:
Hmmm...I haven't checked for hornworms in some time. I'll have to get out there today and do that.
As soon as you get Jude to carry things to the woods you let me know. I'll hire her out.
Beans are always a good second crop to plant. I usually plant dry beans as there is no tending to them.
It's always sad to see crops end and pull plants.....but then you have new beginings!
Way to go, Jude! My dog Sprocket does the same thing with carrying the garden hose, maybe I could teach her to do my squash vines too LOL!
Way to go, Jude! My dog Sprocket does the same thing with carrying the garden hose, maybe I could teach her to do my squash vines too LOL!
Goodbye, squash! Hello, beans! That's what I ended up doing, as well, a couple weeks ago. The powdery mildew was just too much to try to fight.
Plus, I like beans more. So, I agree with your decision :)
Your butternut squah has me drooling! I have two that are trying to form up..Thought I'd have plenty but two is better than none:o)...you've been a busy bee in the garden..
It always amazes me how early your season is compared to us. I have my first butternut just setting fruit right now. I'd never be able to follow squash with pole beans.
WE have had the same problems with our squash and zucchini.
nellie
Ribbit - you'll definitely have various caterpillars out there on the tomatoes right now - trust me.
Robin - I've never done dried beans before, but probably will this time around.
Erin - the only problem is, she drags things into the yard - then I have to clean it up. :)
Ben - it's just no use in trying to fight it, so why even try?
Gingerbreadshouse7 - It was a pretty good harvest this time.
Daphne - it's a pretty long season here, but very difficult during the peak of summer.
Bellies - unfortunately, we all must deal with powdery mildew - it's just one of those things.....
One of the good/bad things about gardening here in the South is that the planting is ongoing. We have to pull a lot of crops because of disease, but we have time for more! Sounds like you have a good succession planting plan going there.
Have you tried the chipmunk "go get em" when she has the plant in her mouth!
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