Had an overcast and misty weekend, perfect for working in the dirt, so, after a week or so of fighting the pests, decided to go out, bite the bullet, and buy some replacements on the tomatoes, cukes, eggplant, peppers and tomatillos. It cost around another $60 but now hopefully we have the situation under control on the bugs. Sunshine Nursery of Escondido happened to have beautiful healthy heirloom tomatoes, so we picked 8 replacement varieties with a couple hybrids tossed in just in case. Pulled the bird netting now that the sprouts on the one side of the garden are up and out of danger of becoming bird food.
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| the replacements |
While we were at it, we found a really fun solution for the beans and peas. An old rod iron bed frame which will serve as trellis. Turned out looking really fun and will provide support for the plants to grow strong and tall.
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| beans in the background, melons in front |
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| Peas in back, new eggplant, tomatillo, peppers, and squash |
Last but not least, a little bit of garden fashion! I love my new wellies!!!!
As for tonight, bugs are still out, but pest patrol is working. By getting about a dozen or so weevils a night, some headway is being made. Once the weather dries out, more DE and neem oil to keep things under control.
A lot of work accomplished. Ripped up a deck out front today as well, building on with some new materials since the old wood has all rotted out in places. Felt good to get so much done this last two days, and still had time for quiet and being together at home tonight, and visits from friends and neighbors. Life is good, and so is the farm.
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