They are calling for a frost tonight but I did not cover anything. I don't have any tender plants out except for a hanging basket of petunias. I put them under the table but I am letting everything else sit as is. Everything out right now are cool crops so I guess it is good that I am running behind.
Two weeks ago I planted potatoes in totes and buckets. I didn't have enough to use them all but I added extra plants to the totes that I am hoping to transplant when I get some more places ready for them.
Last week I spent a day starting small pots of various types of lettuce, peas, more flower bulbs, and various other items. It has been almost 6 weeks since I have been to town and all my "promised" rides to the Co-Op/Lowe's/Walmart to get plants have fallen through. Since I have no plants I also planted some tomato and pepper seeds.
I mentioned the rain Thur through Sun. Well Sunday was what we would call a gully washer. I left an empty laundry bucket on the porch and it had over 6 inches of water Mon morning. I have not wandered out into the garden to see what kind of damage was done to my potatoes but I could see from the deck that the peas were uncovered.
Tomorrow is supposed to bring a warm afternoon so I will try to go out and add more dirt and see what can be saved of the seeded flats. I want to put in the last 3 rows but I am waiting for the grass to die down a bit more. I sprayed it with Roots and All last week and it is slowly dying down. I ran out of cardboard to cover the ground and don't want to spend too much time while it is still up to my knees.
Happy Gardening,
Linda B:)
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