tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post8185043432708497708..comments2024-02-27T18:47:31.191-08:00Comments on From Seed To Table: The Garden on July 14, 2017Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-47395231589802204482017-09-15T12:41:52.982-07:002017-09-15T12:41:52.982-07:00I know that envy is one of the seven deadly sins, ...I know that envy is one of the seven deadly sins, but I just can't help myself. Your garden is nothing short of spectacular.<br />This has been another year of the rat in this part of the Valley. I've been using Victor Power Kill rat traps. They're made of plastic instead of wood and are very durable. The bait (I've been using peanut butter) is in a small well positioned in theEd Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782906035672660603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-52599137399449292762017-07-16T14:39:11.276-07:002017-07-16T14:39:11.276-07:00The Tromboncino is so very fast and it seems to sp...The Tromboncino is so very fast and it seems to sprout a new branch from just about every leaf axil so it's growing exponentially. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-84350653020524111962017-07-16T14:36:18.782-07:002017-07-16T14:36:18.782-07:00Very discerning lizards indeed! I haven't prun...Very discerning lizards indeed! I haven't pruned the Tromboncino yet but it's so incredibly vigorous this year that I think I'll have to pretty soon or it will take over. The deer would be thrilled if I grew my squash up the garden fence - feast time...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-50382944867182964242017-07-16T12:23:22.568-07:002017-07-16T12:23:22.568-07:00Quite a tower of squash you have with the Trombonc...Quite a tower of squash you have with the Tromboncino!! Mine are not much bigger than the hay bale they are planted in, but are still the fastest growing of the squash plants.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-12961081402087341442017-07-16T07:44:37.404-07:002017-07-16T07:44:37.404-07:00As always you're growing such an interesting m...As always you're growing such an interesting mix of veggies! And I would say you have lizards with pretty refined tastes if they are munching on the cilantro. Your remesh trellises are such a good idea. I made three this year for vining squash and they are working out quite well. I wish I had put the tromboncino on it though! I have it growing up the garden fencing, but I have to worry about Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-30199114050798089672017-07-15T10:43:37.971-07:002017-07-15T10:43:37.971-07:00Thanks for the insights! I'm sure a lot of pe...Thanks for the insights! I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in a post on the cages. Most of my issues have to do with either onion fly or cabbage whites so I need to use a netting on the cages as the holes in hardware cloth are too large - unfortunate since netting will wear out a lot more quickly. I like the idea of panels as then you can dis-assemble them for easier storage, Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-14605808715568443512017-07-15T10:24:15.545-07:002017-07-15T10:24:15.545-07:00Sue, I've seen your harvests, you are just a s...Sue, I've seen your harvests, you are just a spoiled as I am. And you "harvest" beautiful flowers too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-73019297630109081932017-07-15T10:23:01.051-07:002017-07-15T10:23:01.051-07:00A fanatic gardener, oh wait, you said fantastic! T...A fanatic gardener, oh wait, you said fantastic! Thank you! But fanatic is probably more apt. :)<br /><br />Woke up to clear sky this morning, it's going to be quite warm (for us) with a forecast of 87ºF. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-82039607320805916502017-07-15T10:19:51.004-07:002017-07-15T10:19:51.004-07:00It may sound like I'm complaining about the fo...It may sound like I'm complaining about the fog, but it really does help to keep it comfortable around here - good gardening, good hiking, and good sleeping with the windows open. Beats the heat! It does slow down the tomatoes and peppers though.<br /><br />The cages are a great winter project if you have a place to work. My advice is to choose a standard size and make all your panels one or Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-54469483215738231642017-07-15T08:41:06.897-07:002017-07-15T08:41:06.897-07:00No sky July. I like that. Unfortunately come end o...No sky July. I like that. Unfortunately come end of June, we no longer have fog down here until October. You sure do have a lot of nice (old favorites, experimental and intriguing new ones) things growing! What a fantastic gardener you are.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-43617540199376652372017-07-15T08:26:30.845-07:002017-07-15T08:26:30.845-07:00I actually think I would enjoy your "gloomy&q...I actually think I would enjoy your "gloomy" months. I love working in the garden on cloudy days - so much more comfortable than when the sun is beating down on you.<br /><br />Everything is looking great in your garden! How lucky that a few of your pepper plants were able to make it through the winter - it will be interesting to see how much they produce in their second year. I'Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-8874377191933522382017-07-15T04:05:41.378-07:002017-07-15T04:05:41.378-07:00Wow such a lot going on despite the pest issue. I ...Wow such a lot going on despite the pest issue. I bet you are spoiled for choice at mealtimes.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com