What did you do in the garden today?

[chickengr]

my dad passed away today. He got an infection at the hospital and couldn't come back from it

sorry for your loss.

 

[akroberts1085]

sorry for your loss.

Thank you

 

[Sally PB]

but I’m like you, need whole suit!!

Hubby and I have just the jacket with a hood/veil. We got them at TSC, for $80 (IIRC) each, and they came with gloves. For the bottom half, we wear heavy duty pants. I tuck my pant legs into my socks; hubby uses tape around his ankles.

So far, hubby is the only one who has been stung, and he got hit on the ankle.

There is a bee thread, https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-honey-factory.1358454/page-316#post-27842919
and you can ask questions there. Here is ok too. I consider bees essential to gardening.

 

[chicken opey]

sorry for your loss.

My condolences

 

[igorsMistress]

It’s so humid that my skin is wet when I walk out. think high 90s yesterday.
I decided to take the plastic bottles off the squash bc they look like leaves getting burned.
I scored some free lavender
I also found a grow light on deep discount. These are staying in - maybe forever.

We also were gifted a bee hive ! I’m still in learning phase- won’t get bees till next year

There may be a bee keepers group near you that you can learn from also.

 

[igorsMistress]

my dad passed away today. He got an infection at the hospital and couldn't come back from it

My condolences to you and family.

 

[chicken opey]

Anyone know what’s up w these tomato leaves? This plant is in w beans - only bottom ones like it - complete shade there.
We had a gully washer last night and it knocked over some corn and tomatoes.
When I saw these on my eggplants I thought- ticks! The snails went to processing plant. It was super nice of them to all be on one leaf like that .
I am greeted by every evening w my chicks lining up in their run!
My hydrangeas are turning dusty rose. Let’s see if they get deeper as time goes by. Still most beautiful it has been!
Doing yearly cleaning of freezer! I prefer the hot day bc it help cool things off. Also need space for this year’s harvest

 

[Sueby]

my dad passed away today. He got an infection at the hospital and couldn't come back from it

I am so sorry to hear this. I lost my dad a couple years ago & I still find it ridiculously hard at times. Big hugs to you.

 

[TillyPeeps]

my dad passed away today. He got an infection at the hospital and couldn't come back from it

I'm so sorry! My condolences to you.

 

[Sueby]

Morning all. Got almost an inch of rain last night. Was woken up by all the phones going off for a storm warning with 80 mph winds. We didn't get that, thankfully, but the lightening was crazy! Looked like a strobe light.

I love this time of year when everyone shares pics of the garden progress. Mine this am:

I will have to move the bean tower next year, it's taking over the pepper tower.

Onions are starting to bulb up:

The dog flattened my garlic chasing a chipmunk the other day.

Tomatoes are doing well. & the dog, chasing a chippy in the rhubarb. Covered squash is doing good too, pollinated a couple more today & pulled out a couple extra plants, was too crowded.

Four of my GreenStalks, they're all doing well, need to feed them this weekend: