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New England October, 2018
It's now October! LOL!
RJARPCGP- Posts : 352
Join date : 2014-02-10
Age : 43
Location : North Springfield, Vermont
RJARPCGP- Posts : 352
Join date : 2014-02-10
Age : 43
Location : North Springfield, Vermont
Re: New England October, 2018
Thanks for starting the thread, RJ.
I lost my mom mid Sept so haven't been on the forum very much. Lots to do to wrap things up...it just goes on and on.
Today I planted something for the first time since - a Sheffield plant given to me in honor of Mom.
It felt really good to dig in the dirt bare handed again.
Back in the SFG, a lot of the cherry toms have fallen and rotted due to neglect but I'm back to picking them and they are yummy! Same with the ground cherries. The cucumber plants are wilting but still producing, as are the kale, collards and chard. I have some pretty big beets to pull but haven't been moved to deal with them yet - I hope they aren't woody from waiting so long. The beet greens are gorgeous though.
I lost my mom mid Sept so haven't been on the forum very much. Lots to do to wrap things up...it just goes on and on.
Today I planted something for the first time since - a Sheffield plant given to me in honor of Mom.
It felt really good to dig in the dirt bare handed again.
Back in the SFG, a lot of the cherry toms have fallen and rotted due to neglect but I'm back to picking them and they are yummy! Same with the ground cherries. The cucumber plants are wilting but still producing, as are the kale, collards and chard. I have some pretty big beets to pull but haven't been moved to deal with them yet - I hope they aren't woody from waiting so long. The beet greens are gorgeous though.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 68
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: New England October, 2018
Saddened to hear of your loss CC. It is very difficult when a parent leaves us.
trolleydriver
Forum Moderator- Posts : 5395
Join date : 2015-05-04
Age : 76
Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Re: New England October, 2018
Thanks, TD. It really is surreal.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 68
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: New England October, 2018
Ditto, CC, my sincere condolences to you.
Scorpio Rising- Posts : 8683
Join date : 2015-06-12
Age : 62
Location : Ada, Ohio
Re: New England October, 2018
On this date, 10 years ago, was my second YouTube video, of the downtown Springfield, Vermont sidewalk construction project!
This date, 10 years ago also had more normal daytime temps than what's forecasted today!
This date, 10 years ago also had more normal daytime temps than what's forecasted today!
RJARPCGP- Posts : 352
Join date : 2014-02-10
Age : 43
Location : North Springfield, Vermont
Re: New England October, 2018
Yup, pretty dang cold these days. I need to take down the trellis's and transplant a few greens to the kitchen garden making winter harvest easy peasy.. The sun just came out after 2 days of torrential wind and rains, so no time like the present.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 68
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: New England October, 2018
I will finish clean-up this weekend, cleaning off trellises is no fun...lol! 50s in day, tonight, 32*.
Scorpio Rising- Posts : 8683
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Re: New England October, 2018
Sorry for your loss CapeCoddess.
bluelacedredhead- Posts : 114
Join date : 2012-06-21
Location : Stoney Creek ON Z6A
Re: New England October, 2018
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CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
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Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: New England October, 2018
They look great!
bluelacedredhead- Posts : 114
Join date : 2012-06-21
Location : Stoney Creek ON Z6A
Re: New England October, 2018
I only got 2 beets this year..not sure why? I do like them, especially pickled! We have no color here which is super strange. Leaves still on the trees.
Scorpio Rising- Posts : 8683
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Location : Ada, Ohio
Re: New England October, 2018
My beets were a total failure this year.Scorpio Rising wrote:I only got 2 beets this year..not sure why? I do like them, especially pickled! We have no color here which is super strange. Leaves still on the trees.
trolleydriver
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Re: New England October, 2018
What varieties of beets do you grow, CC? I have chiogga and Detroit red. I like Chiogga better, but the red holds better if pickling. I would like to have a nice sweet fresh eating/cooking variety to try! Any suggestions?
Scorpio Rising- Posts : 8683
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Age : 62
Location : Ada, Ohio
Re: New England October, 2018
SR, I'm pulling out my plot plan now...lessee...
Red Baron, Cylindra and Chiogga. I usually grow only Detroit reds for canning and eating but none came up this year. Old seed me thinks.
TD, I actually didn't have a bountiful root year this year either, unlike last year. Got zero carrots and about 1/4 of the beets i planted.
I think my heart just wasn't into it this year what with Mom being off her game and all. Some how worry and gardening didn't seem to mix well.
...but there's always next year!
and I'm still eating greens.
Red Baron, Cylindra and Chiogga. I usually grow only Detroit reds for canning and eating but none came up this year. Old seed me thinks.
TD, I actually didn't have a bountiful root year this year either, unlike last year. Got zero carrots and about 1/4 of the beets i planted.
I think my heart just wasn't into it this year what with Mom being off her game and all. Some how worry and gardening didn't seem to mix well.
...but there's always next year!
and I'm still eating greens.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 68
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: New England October, 2018
Yeah, I had zero germination on beets, and not good on radishes either, but the fall radishes got eaten by the green manoleechies. Grrr! My fault. Lack of planning for pests.CapeCoddess wrote:SR, I'm pulling out my plot plan now...lessee...
Red Baron, Cylindra and Chiogga. I usually grow only Detroit reds for canning and eating but none came up this year. Old seed me thinks.
I just want a non-dirt tasting sweet beet!!!!
Scorpio Rising- Posts : 8683
Join date : 2015-06-12
Age : 62
Location : Ada, Ohio
Re: New England October, 2018
The horrible green worms under my fall radish crop!!!!!!! And yes, I am a former hippie
https://www.google.com/search?q=green+manalishi+fleetwood+mac&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
Judas Priest did a version as well!
They were hateful. With a two thorn crown.
https://www.google.com/search?q=green+manalishi+fleetwood+mac&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
Judas Priest did a version as well!
They were hateful. With a two thorn crown.
Scorpio Rising- Posts : 8683
Join date : 2015-06-12
Age : 62
Location : Ada, Ohio
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