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Veggie Bites #183


Greetings fellow gardeners

This month has flown by, and life seems to be so very busy. It has been dreadfully

hot and then there were torrential rains and humidity and all sorts of obligations.

My garden talks are slowing down, and I am working steadily on finishing the

calendar for my business. It will feature plants in containers. Fortunately, I am

starting to find some more time for my own garden, and the too-many cats like to

watch me through the windows as I work.

Ah, my garden. It looks like nature exploded all over it. I keep reminding myself to

take it one step at a time and it will come together. The weeds seem to be on

steroids this year and I cannot believe how many roses are blooming. Roses rise

above the weeds like beacons of hope. Roses and tomatoes are the two plants that

people seem to want to talk about at advice clinics. Fortunately, these plants

respond well to the same treatment. Regular water and regular feeding. I like to use

fish emulsion once a week on my roses and tomatoes and they respond very well. I

use fish emulsion on all the vegetables that I grow as well as flowers. I find by using

organic fertilizers and pest controls, I am not damaging the soil or the creatures

around my plants. Nature always finds a way to take care of things. Using fish

emulsion once a week means my tomatoes do not get blossom end-rot.

It was a very rainy weekend, and we had an art show. On Sunday morning, I went

to give the chickens their breakfast and grumbled to myself about the rain. And

then I looked up and saw my Nanking cherry bush covered in red ripe cherries. I

was so happy. I rushed indoors and grabbed a pot and picked a good four cups of

cherries. I wanted to be sure to get some before the squirrels. It was pouring rain, I

was soaked, and I was so very happy to have so many cherries. I went and finished

my Sunday at the show with happy cherry thoughts.

My Nanking Cherry bush was covered with blossoms this spring and was alive with

pollinators.

I boiled them with water and managed to get over three cups of juice in total. I will

add water to get it up to four cups. Using the four cups of juice, I should be able to

make a flavourful jelly. There are still more cherries on my tree, so I shall continue

picking.

This evening after the heat, and the rain, there was a sweet stillness. I sat outside

and let the soft breezes greet me. There were some bird calls and the occasional car

going by, and as the day became night, tiny points of light appeared, and the

fireflies danced. I now feel refreshed and ready to face the world. Enjoy your week.

Judith

(Email: sghorticultural@gmail.com) Veggie Bites are available at

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