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Finally, Rain

6/3/16

After a dry spell, it finally rained, and on consecutive days. The garden is really happy.

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It appears that I am having some success with the squash plants that I am growing vertically. Each plant is full of blooms and squash that may be ready to pick soon.

 

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The bush beans got off to a rocky start because of slugs. 

 

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When the plants were young and slugs began eating the leaves, the remedy I used was a mixture of coffee beans and egg shells. I pulverized the two together in my food processor. Then, put a circle of the mixture around each of the bean plants. While I was at it, I put a little around the squash too.

 

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In the picture below, you can see the lower leaves where the slugs did their damage, then all the new growth after the coffee/egg shell mixture.

 

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Now, the bush beans are absolutely beautiful, healthy and in full bloom. 

 

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The biggest two of my tomato plants are taller than me, and loaded with tomatoes and blossoms.
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My first attempt at corn is going okay so far.  Hopefully it will continue to be this pretty.

 

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Now I’m just waiting on my favorite, okra, to take a serious growth spurt. After some weeding this morning, I’ll be keeping an eye out for a surge.

Other things I am still waiting on to really take off:

  • Cucumber – It’s growing, but slowly. However, it does have multiple blossoms. I may need to move it because it is getting lost underneath the gigantic squash plant.

 

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I have some backup cukes planted, but they haven’t had time to take off either.

 

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  • Peppers – I have planted several. The Jalapeno is doing okay, but could be doing better. The sweet peppers are doing very little so I guess some investigation is in order
  • Cantaloupe – Another experiment. I have several planted and will have to see what happens.
  • Small Ornamental Pumpkin – Just for fun.

 

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Until later…

 

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June 4, 2016 By Val 6 Comments

Filed Under: Blog Post, Garden Tagged With: garden, gardening, Home Gardening, slugs, vertical squash

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  1. Anonymous

    June 5, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Gorgeous garden! I guess you got a green thumb from each of your parents.
    I can’t wait to see pictures of your harvest! Happy Gardening!! ~~Mary

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    • Natali

      June 5, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Yes, a family tree of green thumbs! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Brock

    June 5, 2016 at 8:37 am

    Glad to hear about the eggshell/coffee ground mixture success. I’m having slug trouble with my hosta. Your garden looks beautiful!

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    • Natali

      June 5, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Thanks Rebecca. I was so pleased with the coffee/egg mixture, worked like a charm. I even put a little in a potted plant where I found a slug. I have started keeping a bowl on my kitchen counter and I put my coffee grounds in it each day, and when I have enough to make it worth the effort, I take it out and spread a little more here and there as needed. Good luck with your hosta!

      Reply
  3. Anonymous

    June 4, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    How did you grow squash vertically?

    Reply
    • Natali

      June 4, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      I have a page about vertical squash that explains it. Here is the link: https://autisticinterpretations.com/garden-therapy/vertical-squash/

      Reply

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