Mikhailah's Blog

Well, since my flower seedlings are not growing too fast I went out and bought four Asters (I have to read up on what these are and how to grow them) and four Chrysanthamums, I'm not sure what to do with these either. I'll be putting them in pots. They're a nice healthy size.

I bought some Lemon Grass for the herb bed, I think that's all for this bed, I have: Chives, Sage, Fennel, Peppermint, Flat Leaf Parsley, Coriander, Dill, Marjoram, Purple Basil, Thyme (and Lemon Grass). Plus one hot pepper plant.

I got some Romaine Lettuce plants also. I'm quite fond of this type. Nice and crunchy and keeps well. I'll have to get my Chicken Caesar Salad recipe out.

Re-sowed some more english peas last evening to replace the ones that didn't show up.

I'm thinking to harvest the onions now, they don't seem to be growing anymore, though the stalks are partly green still. I read somewhere that you're supposed to tie them down so all the energy goes into the bulbs, is that true?

Harvested a couple of my cabbages, the combined weight was 6lbs. Not bad.

One of the cuke plants is now growing up the fence with the runner beans.

The bush beans and the beets are growing really quickly.

I'm going to sow some more onions. I have an old half shelving unit which will give me some small fairly deep spaces that should be ideal for starting these slow growing but well appreciated veggies. I love growing onions... and beets. My youngest chose this variety... California Reds. They're supposed to be quick growing... 200 days! 7 months. I don't think so. I MUST remember to drill holes in the bottom.

I have an old drawer which maybe the ideal candidate for trying to grow some new potatoes again. If only. I MUST remember to drill holes in the bottom

 I picked a completely red sweet pepper this evening. That's a first. Normally they go mushy and rot before the change color.