The Fourth of July Garden
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:29 am
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Happy Birthday, America!
The day has officially started and it's going to be a hot one out there. Mid to upper 90's with a heat index around 100-105. There's a chance of an afternoon t-storm (typical summer forecast) but I'll believe it when I see it.
Yesterday was hot and sticky but that's what it's supposed to be here this time of year. We got the netting taken off the Bodacious corn bed and transferred over to the Silver Queen patch. It didn't take too long and once it was hung I had to secure the netting around the bottom. Hopefully it will keep the squirrels out!
We picked all the remaining good ears from the Bodacious bed, about eight of them. The squirrels can have the immature ears as they'll never make. Removing the stalks will happen on a cooler day!
After that I weedwhacked between the garden beds and around the watermelon patch. It looks nice now and my feet won't get as wet from dew on long grass! The summer garden right now is probably at it's peak.This is the lower half of the garden. It's probably at it's best for the year.
I found an 8" watermelon peeking out from under the leaves. It was about 6" long two days ago so it's growing fast. It's a Charleston Gray.
The water heater died yesterday. No hot water. It's seven years old and that's about as long as they live these days. There are appliance sales going on so today Pickles will look online to see who has what (she's good at that) and tomorrow we'll head to town to get one. My guess it will be a while before whoever can deliver and install. Meanwhile, we'll make do with a big pot of hot water on the stove for dishes and bird baths. Been there, done that so it's no big deal.
Time to go start the smoker and get the ribs on. Coleslaw from the last garden cabbage and grilled corn will round out today's eats.
Y'all have a decent Fourth wherever you are!
Happy Birthday, America!
The day has officially started and it's going to be a hot one out there. Mid to upper 90's with a heat index around 100-105. There's a chance of an afternoon t-storm (typical summer forecast) but I'll believe it when I see it.
Yesterday was hot and sticky but that's what it's supposed to be here this time of year. We got the netting taken off the Bodacious corn bed and transferred over to the Silver Queen patch. It didn't take too long and once it was hung I had to secure the netting around the bottom. Hopefully it will keep the squirrels out!
We picked all the remaining good ears from the Bodacious bed, about eight of them. The squirrels can have the immature ears as they'll never make. Removing the stalks will happen on a cooler day!
After that I weedwhacked between the garden beds and around the watermelon patch. It looks nice now and my feet won't get as wet from dew on long grass! The summer garden right now is probably at it's peak.This is the lower half of the garden. It's probably at it's best for the year.
I found an 8" watermelon peeking out from under the leaves. It was about 6" long two days ago so it's growing fast. It's a Charleston Gray.
The water heater died yesterday. No hot water. It's seven years old and that's about as long as they live these days. There are appliance sales going on so today Pickles will look online to see who has what (she's good at that) and tomorrow we'll head to town to get one. My guess it will be a while before whoever can deliver and install. Meanwhile, we'll make do with a big pot of hot water on the stove for dishes and bird baths. Been there, done that so it's no big deal.
Time to go start the smoker and get the ribs on. Coleslaw from the last garden cabbage and grilled corn will round out today's eats.
Y'all have a decent Fourth wherever you are!