Welcome Everyone!
We are a friendly and active bunch, our diaries a verdant palate cleanser from the heavier fare in the the world. Please share your stories, anecdotes and photos. Ask questions, or simply introduce yourself. Shout Out to the lurkers too.
Giant Devil Sweet Pepper — My Spirit Vegetable
The “average” frost date for my locale here in Zone 5a is September 29-October 3rd. A couple of years ago the first frost was October 30th. The average first frost is creeping into mid-October and we have some 80 degree temps in the forecast, even as the sunlight wanes on our days. The leaves are dropping later, the cold is arriving later, my garlic is planted later and the last harvest is later. The bugs die later. Bunnies apparently never die.
In the past few years, my garden season has been extended by around 15 days.
Looking at the extended forecast, the next predicted night in the 30’s is October 22nd. But, this year, for the first time, I am going to do the last harvest and the big clean-up based on the best day for me to do it, not when Mother Nature decides to surprise me with hours of work to beat the overnight kill.
So this Monday and Tuesday will be bugs and leaves all up my hair days. Looking forward to it, honestly. I used to always want an extended season but this year, I am looking to wrap things up. Yet another sign that my decision to grow fewer plants next year is the correct choice. My next diary will be my end of season wrap up and exploring my decision to dial it back.
I’m TIRED y’all!
Corbaci Sweet Pepper — just laying there looking pretty. JEALOUS
We have a LOT of diary spots open. I’ve taken what I can, but with two jobs and an attitude, I can’t do it alone. Help?
October 11th (Vol. 21.41) — CWalter
October 18th (Vol. 21.42) —
October 25th (Vol. 21.43) —
November 1st (Vol. 21.44) — CWalter
November 8th (Vol. 21.45) —
November 15th (Vol. 21.46) —
November 22nd (Vol. 21.47) — CWalter
November 29th (Vol. 21.48) —
December 6th (Vol.21.49) —
December 13th (Vol. 21.50) —
December 20th (Vol. 21.51) — CWalter
December 27th (Vol. 21.52) —
January 3rd (Vol. 22.01) —
If you can help, look for a top level comment in bold from me. Respond with the date you would like to write a diary and I or another Admin will get you on the list. Please ask any questions you may have. Diary topics can be garden, travel, farmer’s market, garden cuisine. Post photos, tell us about a treasured garden memory. We are pretty flexible with what qualifies as a garden diary.
Video mine — 7 Minutes — One of my earliest videos!
Thanks for Reading
Comments are closed.