Garden time is coming

[2WhiteWolves]

I have to correct myself. I did get a picture of the Rose bush before the rainfall

and the Lilac

! WAKE UP ! from the MEDIA SPELL !

 

[Jimi]

They are beautiful

 

[vapin_ontheclock]

I have a blank canvas of about 8' by 8' that I just cleared and put good soil down. Any good recs of seed bunches for flowers to fill it up this late in the game?!

This is my beauty of a tree that has taken 2 years to bring to life!:

edit: I will insert future pic posts!

 

[Jimi]

I have a blank canvas of about 8' by 8' that I just cleared and put good soil down. Any good recs of seed bunches for flowers to fill it up this late in the game?!

This is my beauty of a tree that has taken 2 years to bring to life!:

edit: I will insert future pic posts!

I love your tree, you did a wonderful job
I am mainly a veggie gardener but @SnapDragon NY grows a lot of beautiful flowers, maybe she can help you
Also some seed companies, if you send them an email will tell you what you still have time for, where abouts do you live?

 

[vapin_ontheclock]

I'm in the NW burbs of Chicago. Where the hotdogs come from.

 

[Jimi]

I am just South and a little West of you, I live in East Peoria Il.
There are so many beautiful flowers in the seed catalogs my wife has a hard time choosing what she wants but this year she didn't get to plant any

I tagged Snapdragon she will see it tomorrow she is a very good and helpful person

 

[vapin_ontheclock]

Rad! Stay healthy and whatnot! Look forward to it. I'll post pics of the clearing tomorrow.

 

[vapin_ontheclock]

Here is my "cleared" area. Should have seen it before! Bonus pic of a nice flower on the other side of the house.

 

[SnapDragon NY]

Here is my "cleared" area. Should have seen it before! Bonus pic of a nice flower on the other side of the house.


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I live in the Rochester,NY area on the shore of Lake Ontario. I love flower gardening- another suggestion is to go to garden centers- not Lowes or Home Depot, but I have some smaller shops close by that have helped me with my decisions on what does good here in my climate and what deer and rabbits won't eat too. Kind of too late for planting now- too hot. Fall will be here soon and an excellent time to get your garden planted. How much or little sun you get determines what plants do well also.
I love hydrangeas, daylilies, yucca, snow in summer, lavender,purple cone flowers- some hosta, ornamental onion.

 

[SnapDragon NY]

 

[Jimi]

Sharing your garden love is one of the best gifts you can give to kids…and our planet!

Kids absolutely thrive in the garden. There is so much to see, smell, touch, taste, feel, and notice. And all that fresh air, sunshine, and fresh veg impacts their physical and mental health long after they go inside and clean up.

Getting kids excited about gardening not only gives you a little garden helper–it is possibly the most important thing you can do to set them up for a lifetime of health and wellbeing.

And kids who feel connected with nature want to take care of the environment as they grow up. By getting the next generation involved in gardening, you’re setting the whole planet up for a healthier future.

That’s why our youth garden instructor, Meg Groves, has created another book read aloud for you to enjoy together!

>>> Check out Meg’s latest Read Aloud here!



Dandelion Magic by Darren Farrell is an interactive story about a little boy named Jonah, whose grandmother tells him about one SPECIAL dandelion that grows every year. If you find the magical dandelion, blow on it, and make a wish, your wish will come true! Jonah finds the magical dandelion…and that his wish comes with a lot of unexpected challenges.

You can help Jonah overcome these challenges by roaring and blowing up, down, and all around!

>>> Follow along with Jonah’s magical dandelion adventure here!

There are so many benefits you and the children in your life can harvest from gardening together. Through gardening together, the children in your life will:

Get excited to eat vegetables they may otherwise not even want to try
Develop fine motor skills and object control
Analyze information and predict outcomes (If I water it, the plant will grow!)
Experience positive sensory stimulation in nature
Build movement skills that will help them gain strength and confidence
Get ahead in school–plant knowledge is part of Next Generation Science Standards!
Enjoy positive experiences and connection with you!
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[Jimi]

I live in the Rochester,NY area on the shore of Lake Ontario. I love flower gardening- another suggestion is to go to garden centers- not Lowes or Home Depot, but I have some smaller shops close by that have helped me with my decisions on what does good here in my climate and what deer and rabbits won't eat too. Kind of too late for planting now- too hot. Fall will be here soon and an excellent time to get your garden planted. How much or little sun you get determines what plants do well also.
I love hydrangeas, daylilies, yucca, snow in summer, lavender,purple cone flowers- some hosta.


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Your flowers are always so pretty and well kept, thank you for posting them

 

[SnapDragon NY]

Rad! Stay healthy and whatnot! Look forward to it. I'll post pics of the clearing tomorrow.

We ripped out all the overgrown evergreen bushes in my front yard and used lots of compost I get for free from the town to add to my soil. Then I went crazy planting all kinds of perennials.
I just planted my 1st veggie garden here at my house- no pics of that yet. I planted tomatoes,green beans, eggplant,green peppers hot peppers, summer squash, peas and watermelon.

 

[SnapDragon NY]

Your flowers are always so pretty and well kept, thank you for posting them

Thanks Jimi- love your veggie garden photos, beautiful job on that! I never got the alert to help out here, happens sometimes.

 

[Jimi]

My alerts are actin funny too sometimes they work and other times nothing

 

[Jimi]

We ripped out all the overgrown evergreen bushes in my front yard and used lots of compost I get for free from the town to add to my soil. Then I went crazy planting all kinds of perennials.
I just planted my 1st veggie garden here at my house- no pics of that yet. I planted tomatoes,green beans, eggplant,green peppers hot peppers, summer squash, peas and watermelon.

I am anxious to see your veggie pic's and all of your flowers

 

[SnapDragon NY]

 

[SnapDragon NY]

 

[vapin_ontheclock]

Snap! Great pics of your gardens. I'll be going to the local home and garden whatever place to grab some stuff to plant soon. I'll ask about more things I can plant and it just comes back again too.

 

[SnapDragon NY]

Snap! Great pics of your gardens. I'll be going to the local home and garden whatever place to grab some stuff to plant soon. I'll ask about more things I can plant and it just comes back again too.

Thanks
Yes perennials are the ones that keep coming back, so many nice plants with beautiful flowers. Hydrangea are so beautiful- more of a bush, but easy to grow, easy to cut back too. If you get deer and rabbits ask what are the ones they won't eat. Deer and rabbits go after and eat most of my hostas and daylily flowers. Yes going to the garden stores have experts to help you on what will grow best for you.
So much fun to pick out, plant and watch for the beautiful flowers.

 

[VapeOn1960]

We have some really nice perennials... geraniums, a big hydrangea and a big hibiscus. Also, tons of agapanthus (actually had to thin them out... now my son has a bunch too) Had a mild winter so they all survived on their own.

 

[VapeOn1960]

Very happy to say we utilized four garden plants today: sage on our breakfast egg sausage muffin sandwiches, frenso peppers (and basil) on a take n bake pizza, and tomatoes (that was our salad... just lots of tomatoes) I apologize for no pics... it was super hot for awhile and things didn't look so good but now they are all doing well.
We already did the BBQ steaks yesterday.

 

[Jimi]

When we grow food in our apartments or yards, we don’t have the luxury of ample space. So how do we make the most out of what we have? This month, the Urban Grower’s Guide focuses on how to best utilize small spaces when growing food.

Here are a few ideas:

• Grow greens indoors with this Indoor Salad Gardening technique
• Tower Garden (I've been using mine for years and love it!) - learn what it is and how I'm using mine.

And, as a gift for being an Urban Farm U subscriber, I want to give you my Grow Wherever You Go eBook. This is a collection of stories that illustrate how others have grown food in unorthodox spaces so that you can see new potential in your growing environment.

Click here to download Grow Wherever You Go (PDF).

 

[Jimi]

[Gift] Free Masterclass: Vegetables & Herb Plants 101 Plant Biology and Lifecycle​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ Plants are living, breathing things. As a gardener you are creating a relationship with them. This masterclass walks you through plant biology so that your garden can thrive. Stacey teaches why knowing plant biology and understanding a plant’s lifecycle helps pest control, disease issues and sets you up for a more successful harvest. More fresh, healthy food on your table! After watching the Masterclass, please Like , Share or leave a comment below the video. ​ ​ Watch the Masterclass Here​

 

[Jimi]

Why You WANT Pests in Your Garden​

Why You WANT Pests in Your Garden

“…if you don't have pests in your garden, the beneficials won’t have food. If there’s no food, your garden protectors won't stick around.”

growyourownvegetables.org

 

[Jimi]

These are so good tastes somewhat like a mushroom

​

​ Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms​ ​ Recipe courtesy of Amy Stevenson for Food Network Kitchen​ For a beautiful summery treat, it’s hard to top delicate zucchini flowers, first stuffed with a creamy filling, then lightly fried until crisp and golden. Try to find a good-quality whole-milk ricotta from an Italian deli or specialty food store. The upgrade is worth it here.​ Get the Recipe​

 

[Jimi]

How to Grow Strawberries​

How to Grow Strawberries – Mother Earth News

Make your dream of growing strawberries a reality with this guide on how strawberries grow, when to plant, the different types of strawberries, and more.

www.motherearthnews.com

 

[Jimi]

Rescuing Mother Earth Webinar Series (STARTED TODAY)​

This inspiring webinar series started today (apologies for the late notice!).

Webinar 1: How to Accelerate Soil & Ecosystem Restoration, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11a.m. Pacific Time (that’s 7p.m. UK time).

Dr Elaine Ingham will be joined by some of the folks who are working on Ecosystem Restoration projects to discuss how the regeneration process works and how the Soil Food Web Approach can be used to ensure success. The soil biome (the microscopic community in the soil) can be repaired at the start of a regeneration project and this can accelerate the process. Using Dr Elaine’s microscopy technique, you can monitor the soil biome, tracking changes weekly, which will enable you to compare the effectiveness of different strategies that you may be experimenting with. When the soil biome responds well to a particular strategy, this is a strong indicator that plants and the rest of the ecosystem will flourish, because the soil biome underpins the entire ecosystem.

Webinar 2: Ecosystem Restoration Examples - Will feature 2 exciting presentations by Ecosystem Restoration Camps from different parts of the world. Dr Elaine Ingham will also be on the panel on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11a.m. Pacific Time (that’s 7p.m. UK time).

Webinar 3: Saving our Soils and Ecosystems - This is the MAIN EVENT, with Sadhguru, John D. Liu and Dr. Elaine Ingham. Live on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10a.m. Pacific Time (that’s 6p.m. UK time).

Webinar 4: How you can impact your Ecosystem - Careers in Ecosystem Restoration and Regenerative Ag, with Renald Flores of Florès.Sens System, Keisha Wheeler and Casey Ernst of Catalyst BioAmendments, and Brian Vagg of Sprouting Soil on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11a.m. Pacific Time (that’s 7p.m. UK time).

 

[Jimi]

Eat4Earth Replay​ If you're one of the people who had such a busy holiday season you weren't able to take advantage of the holiday Eat4Earth replay, now you have another opportunity ... For another 48-hour replay of Eat4Earth all on one page, go here to watch. To save up to 65% off of lifetime access, go here to upgrade.

48-Hour Replay​

 

[Jimi]

Get Your All-Access Pass to All Online Content Here >> (See Below for Details.)​ Medical Supplies Made Easy with John Moody​ DETAILS An often overlooked but important part of homesteading and self-sufficiency is dealing with injuries and accidents. Power tools, powerful animals, and using so much people power means such things are not unlikely nor uncommon. Join John Moody in the Medical Supplies Made Easy workshop, part of the Survival Skills Course on Mother Earth News Fair Online, to learn from over a decade of experience as to what supplies you should have on hand to help deal with common issues on the homestead.​ Learn More!​ ​ Mother Earth News Fair Online​ ​ ​ Maple Syrup Production Course with Amyrose Foll​ DETAILSMaple syrup (or maple sugar) has a long history in North America, particularly among those indigenous to this land. Amyrose Foll delves into that history as well as different considerations for producing this sweet staple in the Maple Syrup Production Course on Mother Earth News Fair Online. This course features some great live-action video that covers topics such as sugar bush site assessment, tapping trees for sap, processing sap for syrup, and creating maple syrup products! Learn More!​

 

[Jimi]

Want To Create Your Own Indoor Garden? Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide​

Create Your Own Indoor Garden! Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide

You can start creating your own DIY indoor garden with these simple steps to make sure you get yours thriving. Read how in this article!

well.org

 

[Jimi]

Our Chats are monthly events with a one-time sign up. We will send you a reminder email for each Tuesday night class. These classes take place at 5pm AZ which is 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central and 8pm Eastern.

• TREES**: Summer Watering - July14th
• SEEDS: Seed Harvesting - July 19th
• GARDENS: Fertilizing Through Irrigation - July 26th

and a special new webinar "Just Grow It Yourself" - on Wednesday, July 27th

 

[Jimi]

Creating Eden… or something close​

Creating Eden… or something close.

What if we partner with nature to help us solve the challenges we face? Bats? That’s what one doctor did & it saved an entire town.

growyourownvegetables.org

 

[Jimi]

Vine Borer Resistant Squash​

Vine Borer Resistant Squash

My zucchini all died within two weeks of beginning to produce fruit, but I also planted Tromboncino Squash this year and it is going strong.

community.thegrownetwork.com

 

[VapeOn1960]

@Jimi , I actually love bats (I know many people fear them and/or think of "vampire bats") They are wonderful fascinating creatures (really just flying rodents... that I also love) Just like humming birds, they eat a bunch of flying insects and can be great to have around. Some people build "bat houses" to promote having them around. When I was younger, we went into an a old abandoned silver mine. When we first walked in, a bunch of bats flew out... it was startling but they didn't bother us at all. Everyone loves humming birds (they are so cute and love the "feeders" we hang around the yard) The nectar (sugar water) is not food for them... it just gives them energy to catch flying insects. I wish more people would look at bats that way.

 

[VapeOn1960]

I never had issues with "vine borers" but growing squash (and melons, pumpkins, ect) requires lots of space (that I don't have) Once (when I had room) I grew lots of squash (zuccini, summer and yellow) and the best cantaloupes ever (grown form seeds... ambrosia variety)

 

[VapeOn1960]

I am eating homegrown tomatoes every day! Loving it. Also finding uses for my homegrown peppers. The heat is crazy (triple digits almost every day) Garden(s) are struggling. Greenhouses are great in the colder months (and I'm really into building those... even small ones and window types) but I'm really considering building a shade house for the summers here. My son converted his small greenhouse to shade cloth last year and had good results.

 

[Jimi]

I am eating homegrown tomatoes every day! Loving it. Also finding uses for my homegrown peppers. The heat is crazy (triple digits almost every day) Garden(s) are struggling. Greenhouses are great in the colder months (and I'm really into building those... even small ones and window types) but I'm really considering building a shade house for the summers here. My son converted his small greenhouse to shade cloth last year and had good results.

It's almost gettin hot enough to do that here, we are havin a drought here everything is sufferin

 

[Jimi]

How to Grow Lilies: Varieties, Propagation Techniques and More​ All you need to know about how to grow lilies, from choosing where to plant lilies, to propagation, to how to control for common lily pests. Read On

 

[Jimi]

Kokedama Care Dahlia Flower Information: Varieties, Overwintering, Propagation and More DIY Bamboo Project: Patio Water Garden Growing Ornamental Kale

 

[Jimi]

WOW did we have a great water harvesting summit! We learned about rainwater, greywater, ways to water your garden, and even humanure! If you missed it you can still catch all the great presentations in our replay weekend! Click HERE to watch them all until 10am Pacific on Monday. Our classes included the importance of water harvesting in permaculture, we talked rainwater harvesting with Brad Lancaster, learned about efficient irrigation systems with David Bainbridge, and learned my top strategies for building healthy soil to hold more water! And there is SO much that we covered in our 3 day summit. Additionally we have bundled our Summit package with our Water Harvesting in Depth course. I highly suggest investing in our lifetime access to the Summit presentations and course in order to make sure you don't miss anything. And, then you can return to the presentations again and again.

 

[Jimi]

Here's today's harvest

 

[VapeOn1960]

Well... what can I say (it's been hot... triple digits for days) The tomatoes have many green tomatoes (we will get another harvest at least) but all the flowers (blossoms) have fallen off. We will enjoy the last harvest and that might be it for the season (same thing last year) Peppers are doing OK (I guess) but many of the fresno peppers have sunburn. As I mentioned, considering shade cloth next year. It's supposed to be 105 deg F today) I froze some of the fresno peppers and will freeze a few more (still have some good ones in the fridge) A few more plobano but smaller than usual (might freeze a few of them too) At least we have been have been using everything we can (tomatoes, both peppers) as much as possible.
"Better to have tried and failed than not to have tried at all"... Going to totally re-think the garden next year.
But... hey I haven't given up. Might plant a fall garden (beets, lettuce, spinach, ect) I have always know about doing this but never did actually try it. Maybe even some late green beans.

 

[Jimi]

Hey Jimi,

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[Jimi]

3 Experts Share Their Top Tomato-Growing Tips​

3 Experts Share Their Top Tomato-Growing Tips - The Grow Network

From silver mulch and DIY soil recipes to flawless varieties, 3 master tomato growers offer their best tomato-growing tips.

thegrownetwork.com

 

[VapeOn1960]

Like I said... going to get what we can this summer. but really thinking ahead... first time I've planted a late year garden (actually did it once years ago) Might be my best idea yet for gardening.... it doesn't get cold for a long time. Next year looking into a shade house.

 

[Jimi]

CONTAINER GARDENING TIPS & STUNNING HANGING BASKETS​

Container Gardening Tips & Stunning Hanging Baskets

These container gardening tips will help you create stunning hanging baskets, windowsill gardens and potted plants no matter your space!

naturallivingfamily.com

 

[Jimi]

Like I said... going to get what we can this summer. but really thinking ahead... first time I've planted a late year garden (actually did it once years ago) Might be my best idea yet for gardening.... it doesn't get cold for a long time. Next year looking into a shade house.

I got in late here too and it has really cost me

 

[Jimi]

Best Organic Pest Control: What Works, What Doesn’t​

Best Organic Pest Control: What Works, What Doesn’t – Mother Earth News

Our nationwide reader survey reveals the best vegetable garden pest control methods for managing garden pests. Use organic pest control methods that work.

www.motherearthnews.com

 

[Jimi]

Attract Beneficial Garden Insects and Natural Garden Predators​

Attract Beneficial Garden Insects and Natural Garden Predators – Mother Earth News

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem.

www.motherearthnews.com