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| A Cute Fawn Visitor While Gardening - Garden Lady Blog |
Vegetables
This year's vegetable garden was started in April. Particularly with the squashes, this gave everything a head start on growth before the insects started cycling through. I've had to pull some plants because of Squash Vine Borer, but, by now, I've had my fill of Crook Neck, Straight Neck, and Zucchini squash. The Spaghetti Squash is growing beautifully up a trellis ( and across to neighboring tomato cages). One vine has borer damage, but it is entangled with healthier plants so I'll have to leave it for now.
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| Spaghetti Squash gourd on a trellis - Garden Lady Blog |
This was my first time growing Bush Beans. They were easy to grow with no insect worries. Simple to cook: prep and wash, cover with water, add salt and boil then simmer for 30 minutes.
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| Front View of Vegetable Garden - Garden Lady Blog |
Cherry Tomatoes have been producing for well over a month. The regular tomatoes are just now turning red at a quick pace. A few plants have wilted, but some of those continue to produce fruit. At this late date, I found my first Hornworm on a green pepper plant. The green peppers have been trouble-free.
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| Hornworm on Pepper Plant - Garden Lady Blog |
The Sunflowers are a sight to see! There is always a new bloom to admire. Frequent rains have knocked down some stalks so I'm tying them up. To discourage squirrels, I remove the flower after blooming.
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| Sunflower Bloom - Garden Lady Blog |
The Loofah is a running plant like spaghetti squash. It produces beautiful flat yellow flowers. As of yet I haven't seen anything capable of exfoliating on the vine.
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| Loofah Flower - Garden Lady Blog |
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| Red Okra Flower - Garden Lady Blog |
I would love to hear your comments about vegetable gardening.
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