Fed Spinach and Onions
4/4/2021 – Fed Miracle Grow at 1 tbsp per gallon to: the baby spinach in both gardens and, the white and yellow onion sets in the big garden. They are 2-4″ high.
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April 3, Late Frost!!!
4/3/2021 – Low predicted to be 40° & Dew Point was to be 31°. The low was actually 34° and the ned point was also 34°. Therefore, When we should not have a frost we did—2 weeks after the 90% last frost date. Thankfully, the heater was going in the greenhouse and the low there […]
Continue ReadingLoosened rows in the north half as very crusty from heavy rain
4/2/2021 – Loosened sides of rows north half with Fergie & cultivator then 4-tine hoe as very crusty from heavy rain. Then used the 4-tine hoe to loosen soil between the dual onion rows and along each side of the dual spinach rows. There were noticeably many more 2-leaf weeds growing in that row. That […]
Continue ReadingFed the Crepes, Spireas, Indigo, Small Oaks, & Aspidistra
4/2/2021, Good Friday – This was the first spring fertilizing with 13-13-13 (with no added minerals) of the following. Crepes in the yard, pond yard, and orchard. Small ones got 2 handfuls Large ones got 4 handfuls Two in the pond got 3 handfuls Spireas – 1+ handfuls Indigo Small oaks in the barnyard – […]
Continue ReadingLeafing out this year
By April 1: The old oak began flowering in mid-March and new leaves began showing up by April 1. The Nutall oak began leafing out a week ago. A few Crepe Myrtles are budding All the Citrus, peach, and pear trees have leaves Pecan Trees 17 & 18 have their first leaves. The blueberries have […]
Continue ReadingOrdered Inoculant & Dianthus Seeds
4/1/2021- Ordered from Harris Seeds: Exceed Pea and Bean Inoculant, 6 oz. 1 Each $8.95 Dianthus Seeds, Diana Crimson F1, Untreated, 250 Seeds $13.05
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3/30/2021 – Mary placed her first ever African Violet order from a grower. Purchased six different varieties from the Violet Barn. See Inventory – African Violets page for more info.
Continue ReadingDaylily pH Tests and Actions to Take
3/28/2021 From SFGate – According to the University of California Vegetable Research and Information Center, the rate of application to raise the pH level two points in 1 square foot of garden space is 4 tablespoons of lime. [¼ cup] To Raise pH 1 point: 1 SF 2 tblsp 4 SF – 2’x2′ ½ cup […]
Continue ReadingPlanted marigolds and lettuce grown in the greenhouse
3/27/2021 – From the greenhouse seedlings, Mary planted marigolds in various flower beds and marigolds and Paris Island lettuce in her garden.
Continue ReadingOrdered Herbs, Flowers, and Vegetables
3/27/2021 – Ordered from Harris Seeds on Free Shipping Weekend. Product image Description Quantity Price 1 Dill FernleafSeed / Untreated / 100 Seeds 1 $2.85 1 Lettuce Truchas MTO OrganicSeed / Organic / 50 Seeds 1 $2.00 1 Lettuce Dragoon MTO OrganicSeed / Organic / 50 Seeds 1 $2.15 1 Pentas Lucky Star Mix F1Seed […]
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