I'll admit it: these days and days of near-100 temperatures and no rain are getting to me. I'm getting a little tired of hand-watering the vegetable seedlings (all from Botanical Interests seeds) two or three times a day. But the quality of the light has changed, reminding me that Fall will actually arrive at some point, and that makes me happy.
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| green bean (bush) seedlings, "Contender" and "Royal Burgundy" |
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| beet seedlings, "Early Wonder" and "Gourmet Blend" |
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| broccoli, cauliflower, and green bean seedlings |
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| tiny sungold tomatoes doing okay in a pot |
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Wow Iris. I feel like I am at least a half season behind you over here. I did cut down some mint to open up an area where I am at least THINKING about what I'll plant for cooler weather crops. Sigh.
You are setting such a good example. If you weren't so doggone nice I think I could almost dislike you - just a little.
All your effort will be worth it as you'll soon have beautiful crops to share. You're right, the light is changing and it is so refreshing. Can't wait to see your bounty!
Deb--Thank you: I'm flattered you came close to disliking me. Heh heh. But seriously, I don't really know what got into me in sowing those seeds this early--something about the heat I took as a perverse challenge!
The Whimsical Gardener--I hope I have a beautiful bounty to show!
Iris, I loved seeing your seedlings. Nothing in nature is more hopeful.
What do you do with the basil when you harvest? I have a nice cinnamon basil but no idea what to do with quantity.
Kathleen--Happy you liked my seedlings! I harvest the basil, wash it, then roll up a few leaves (as if you were doing a chiffonade) and place them in an icecube tray, filling w/water & freezing.
So, you end up w/basil icecubes, and the water somehow keeps the basil from turning black. I use them all winter in sauces, etc.
Wow, it worked! You're way ahead of the game. It's fun that you mentioned the quality of light; last weekend things looked a bit different. Let's hope fall hurries up.
Thanks for the tip on preserving basil! I'm going to try it.
Oh my gosh- I really need to get moving.
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