The
weather has not been as friendly as I would have liked, after just an hour of
work in the gardens the sound of thunder can be heard in the distance. It
is hot, humid and altogether disagreeable, if not extremely unpleasant. I was able to clear more of the edible weeds
out for the livestock, and so far a wheel barrel and a half has made their
transition into our animals. I have
cleared out some of the peas as well do to what I call rot. Too much rain and not enough dry soil, but
there are still some in dryer areas of the garden thriving and the ones that
were not have been sorted out. Pea
plants are edible, so of the ones I pulled, I saved as much of the leaf matter
for part of our dinner tonight. I have
harvested about five pounds of potatoes from the tiny trailer bathtub which
housed them, peas, and a tremendous amount of radishes. I tell you I am very happy with how much food
this little area has provided us. In a
few minutes, I will replant potatoes and beans in that area. This should provide a good crop for late July
early August than I shall plant it for winter, beets, radishes and the like.
On
a sadder note, I have lost the last of the Chinese cabbage to rot as well, I
will need to harvest the regular cabbage now, ready or not, so that is a bit disappointing
if not madding. The decay happens so fast there is no way to have kept up with
it. In revolt, I shall plant tomatoes, peppers and carrots there as they will
do fine with the extra moisture.
The
new planting of corn is coming along nicely, and new beans have broken the soil
and should do well. The first planting
of corn is taller than I am which means they have made the 5’5 mark… There for are they are very tall, or I am
very short, but I can see the signs of corn forming, and I am excited.
Still
much to do so I will drop back in on you all later if weather permits….
Be
Blessed
Shekhinah
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