The whole chive patch is starting to blossom. They are beautiful light purple fuzz-balls on foot-long edible stems. The blossoms are pretty in salads, and edible, too. The stems and blossoms add a nice, mild flavor to scrambled eggs, egg salad, and omelets, too. I plant these close to the tomato plants to keep tomato worms off. But, beware…when the blossoms turn dull gray, pick them off. The seeds are ripening and can start new plants in an invasive way.
Yes, that is how high the animal corn has gotten. I am under the hat at 5 foot 4 and the corn is at least 6 feet tall. Wow. It is only June.
Planted carrots today. Carrots need to be kept moist. Covering them with hay or board will keep moisture in, Plant spacing just as I do with beets.: plant seeds 3 inches apart, in rows 3 inches apart diagonally. That comes to 3 rows in a one-row garden space. Lots less space for weeds! Be sure…
This first sunflower (about 6 feet tall) always seems the prettiest. The brown center is 8 inches across. Add the yellow petals and it is 12 inches across. It came up by itself among the tomatoes and peas. It attracts bees to pollinate these and other nearby crops. The yellow petals are edible, and when…
Remember that little 3 inch baby that came up randomly? Well, it has gotten big. At least 12 inches across. That may sound good, but it is turning orange already. That is bad. It is 2 months early so will probably rot before pumpkin decorating season. Chickens will feast!
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