I am starting to realize how rarely I am able to post with everything going on in life, but I will try to keep you guys as up to speed as I can. Posts probably will be once a week at best. Most likely once or twice a month or so.
So, we got dirt last Monday (a week ago) and it is only half dispersed. I lost a packet of black bean seeds because I started soaking them the night before, thinking we would get it knocked out like we did before.
I ended up having to buy a couple packs of ladybugs because I noticed black bean aphids all over our lima beans. They're gone now though (both the aphids and the ladybugs).
We also had to use a copper fungicide (still organic from what I read) because I started noticing signs of blight on the largest blue potato plant. I pulled it and repotted it separately (in case I can save it). I also noticed back spot on a few strawberry leaves. But hopefully this will treat the problem.
We have harvested a couple heads of lettuce, out of plants that were planted too closely together for their mature size. It was about 4 salads worth. And they were tasty! We have also thinned a couple radishes that Zen got ahold of. (There are radishes everywhere)
We got a blackberry bush and Concord grape vine. Now all we need is sweet potatoes, hot peppers, and blueberries. (and a fruit cocktail tree)
Things are doing well and growing strong for the most part, and our broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages make me smile. They are so big and strong.
The last few days, I have been polishing our routines for the houehold binder. That and worksheets to track our harvest yields, although we will be short a couple salads ;)
I will try to get a garden walkthrough done this week. If I can I will post pictures this evening, despite the wether being cold and drizzly.
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