Well, I've had to tear out all of my tomatoes. So heartbreaking but absolutely necessary. I have learned a few very important things, though. First of all, I must start all plants early, say March or at the very latest, April, of next year. This year, my beans and cucumbers have really been struggling: they are very small and are trying to grow in stifling heat. Secondly, I will plant nothing close to the edges of the pots since those parts dry out and heat up the fastest. And lastly, I will not set my hopes very high.
On the positive side, the alpine strawberries I planted at my parents' house are prospering and we are getting about 3-4 strawberries a day. This weekend, I separated the 4 bushes into a bigger space (thanks to my husband and my dad who dug soil and fenced it off from deer and rabbits). I planted only 2 bushes last year, so the fact that there are now 4 is encouraging! It's really great to reap rewards of your work, even if it's only 3-4 little strawberries a day.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
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