Well another hot summer has come and gone. And as of now, its been quite nice in the mid to upper 80's, but that is mostly because of all the rain and tropical storms in the south.
Last week or two I have been slowly transitioning my garden into a fall garden. I've pulled up tomato plants that got ruined by blight, broccoli that was eaten by caterpillars etc. The only thing that I'm planning on keeping a bit longer are the peppers as they have started up production once again.
I'm giving an attempt to growing some summer veges such as Tomatoes and Zucchinis. Tomatoes I started at the beginning of July, I was told I should start fall tomatoes at the beginning of June. Time will tell if I have given this enough time to grow. As for the Zuc's, the summer squash was decimated by vine borers which I was told do not come back after the 4th of July. This second planting is starting off well, we will see if it has enough time to grow the veges.
I've also started butternut squash which are growing quite fast. I did plant these earlier in August / late July. Also sugar snap peas, carrots, broccoli and some starts of lettuce although these have not germinated as for yet, but it has been a little over a week.
I have found out that when I need compost I don't have it ready. This fall garden may not be that bountiful for the really greedy veges. I really need to get a bagger to put grass clippings in and soon need to start asking people for leaves come fall.
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