What have you done today in the Garden?

It was time to plant toms out in the greenhouse. Before that, however; it was time to paint-up the glass house to protect my toms.


job done, then to wash out and dry the application cloths:


I noticed that the Swiss chard and beetroot were up.

 

Thank you Daniel.

Your squash varieties sound interesting! I'm growing Blue Hubbard, Golden Hubbard, Gold Nugget Buttercup ( my fave - a little productive bushy plant with multiple tasty 'one dinner' sized squash.), Tromboncino, Spaghetti, Mashed Potato, Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato and Baked Potato. And I think a Banana Squash for Angus' food. They are sweet and I can make many of his meals from one squash.

I changed up my Tomatoes this year, in part for my daughter. She and I are in love with the meaty ox heart shaped Amish Paste tomatoes. I primarily grew those this year, as well as a beef steak and a Big Beef Hybrid. I was a little late to the garden party this year so I went with the favourites and familiars. Next year I have a list of new varieties to try.

I am in the same boat with such an early warm spring. My frosty nights are very unpredictable and still heavy right now. So I know I should wait a few more weeks.....but.......

 

I like the winky face. The stripes are a good idea! Congratulations on getting your tomatoes in today!

 

Thanks Mel. Like a blacksmith, I had to strike while the iron was hit…so-to-speak.

 

"Strike while the iron is hot and sparks fly everywhere !!

 

Wow! Looking really good, Sjoerd! You are the tomato star (and strawberries, too).

Wow, Mel! That's a squash paradise!

I thought about pink banana but I'm using a smaller space now. Galeux d' Eysines makes a big one, not as big as pink banana though. I'm trying Canada Crookneck and Butternut Rugosa for the first time, because they are similar yo Butternut which does poorly in my garden. But with hotter seasons now? Who knows. Also giving Buttercup a second chance.

I like the Prolific Golden Straightneck for summer squash, and it's bushy.

 

More Rhubarb today

Tetters is making it into jam