Gardens vegetable, flower or other?

[LocktownDog]

I certainly like your style, Mrs Merl. :eusa_clap

 

[rumblefish]

The heat and humidity and not too much rain in the Northeast has really made for excellent tomatoes this summer. I've never had such a huge glut of beefsteaks before August. I started giving some away during the second week of July. Also they taste better than usual, great balance of acid and sweet with a booming flavor. I'm very pleased.

 

[jamespowers]

The heat and humidity and not too much rain in the Northeast has really made for excellent tomatoes this summer. I've never had such a huge glut of beefsteaks before August. I started giving some away during the second week of July. Also they taste better than usual, great balance of acid and sweet with a booming flavor. I'm very pleased.

Sure, keep bragging.
We have had lousy weather without rain or heat. Tomatoes are on the vine but not ripening. [huh] :eusa_doh:

 

[rumblefish]

I might have the kids sell some Juliet cherry tomatoes out in the front yard. Tell them who you are for a free basket full.

Sure, keep bragging.
We have had lousy weather without rain or heat. Tomatoes are on the vine but not ripening. [huh] :eusa_doh:

I'll bet the roses keep their petals longer though.

 

[Puzzicato]

the first ripe tomato we have achieved in 3 years of trying. And it was delicious!

 

[rumblefish]

the first ripe tomato we have achieved in 3 years of trying. And it was delicious!

Best tasting tomato ever, for sure.

 

[jamespowers]

I might have the kids sell some Juliet cherry tomatoes out in the front yard. Tell them who you are for a free basket full.

I'll bet the roses keep their petals longer though.

Gee thanks.
The roses keep their petals if you keep them hydrated during warm dry spells no matter where you live. It just depends on how much water you want to use.

 

[LocktownDog]

Same here. Roses look great this year. As for the tomatoes?... My cherry and heirloom pear bushes are producing somewhat, but not much. The larger tomatoes won't even set fruit. Zukes either. Eggplants are coming along okay now. Melons are scrambling but haven't shown flowers yet. Corn got big fast but all blew over in a microburst/duststorm we had last week. And finally FINALLY our peppers are setting ... thai reds and habaneros.

 

[jamespowers]

Same here. Roses look great this year. As for the tomatoes?... My cherry and heirloom pear bushes are producing somewhat, but not much. The larger tomatoes won't even set fruit. Zukes either. Eggplants are coming along okay now. Melons are scrambling but haven't shown flowers yet. Corn got big fast but all blew over in a microburst/duststorm we had last week. And finally FINALLY our peppers are setting ... thai reds and habaneros.

Let's hope the weather gets better for both of us. [huh] :eusa_doh:

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

I don't have any solid facts on this but recall that used water such as laundry and dish washing can be retasked for lawns under the right conditions. Here in California reused water I think is refered to as Grey or Gray Water and there maybe some info on reusing grey water on the web someplace like a government source. One of my cousins talked about doing it but I don't recall what the particulars were.

Soap can also discourage pest. I would also set up a rain barrel or two.

 

[rumblefish]

Yesterday's morning take.

I roasted those Hungarian wax peppers and covered them in garlic and olive oil, and let them set with a large sprig of fresh thyme.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

And, just let me say that Brits crowing about their pepper growth annoys me. Why the hell won't my jalapenos grow in CA? GRRrrrrrr........it's just not right.

Just to bug you some more. Some of these have just about started changing colour. I lost one growth of flower pods to cold, but there's another batch of flowers opened or on the way, so the insects should be doing their work this week!! I see evidence this morning that one flower has been fertilised

bk

 

[jamespowers]

Just to bug you some more. Some of these have just about started changing colour. I lost one growth of flower pods to cold, but there's another batch of flowers opened or on the way, so the insects should be doing their work this week!! I see evidence this morning that one flower has been fertilised

bk

No you are getting somewhere. My lima beans are doing fairly well here. Still need more beans than flowers though.

 

[Foofoogal]

104 to 106 unbelievable heat here. Only thing growing still are okra but almost too hot to heat kitchen to cook them. lol

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Ridiculous size Courgette

We decided to let one grow, just to see how big it could get. This was enough. I stopped his growth as he was becoming scary. Save the crudities for the pub.

And here next to the size I usually take 'em. Much tastier when small.

bk

 

[rumblefish]

^Baron, is the skin still edible on this variety when it gets this size?

he was becoming scary.

Even your cat seems a bit concerned.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Oh yes the skin is very edible! It's a really nicely flavoured variety.

bk

 

[jamespowers]

Well, the weather has still been stinking here so I am trifling with the idea of lighting some of my lanterns around the tomatoes so it will elevate the nighttime temperatures for them. This cold is really affecting them---especially the Green Zebra variety.
I set out the lanterns yesterday but forgot to light them in the evening. I'll try it tonight on a few of them to see if it makes a difference. [huh]

 

[rumblefish]

Oh yes the skin is very edible! It's a really nicely flavoured variety.

bk

I don't think I've ever seen them as grown plants at the nurseries, but I'm sure I've seen them as seeds- next year!
I grew cucuzzi or snake squash a couple of seasons. What a waste of space. They where extremely bland and the vines tried to take over everything. Once they got a big as your arm the skins became tough, I actually found a few that grew to over five feet, the skins became like crab shells.






Hey Mac, wanna buy a temater.

Well, the weather has still been stinking here so I am trifling with the idea of lighting some of my lanterns around the tomatoes so it will elevate the nighttime temperatures for them. This cold is really affecting them---especially the Green Zebra variety.
I set out the lanterns yesterday but forgot to light them in the evening. I'll try it tonight on a few of them to see if it makes a difference. [huh]

Sounds like good spinach weather though.[huh]

 

[jamespowers]

I don't think I've ever seen them as grown plants at the nurseries, but I'm sure I've seen them as seeds- next year!
I grew cucuzzi or snake squash a couple of seasons. What a waste of space. They where extremely bland and the vines tried to take over everything. Once they got a big as your arm the skins became tough, I actually found a few that grew to over five feet, the skins became like crab shells.






Hey Mac, wanna buy a temater.


Sounds like good spinach weather though.[huh]

It is lousy weather for growing summer fruits that is for sure.
Spinach and kale grow in cold weather all year round here. [huh]
Anyone for fried green tomatoes? :rage: