The rain took me by storm, I mean by surprise. Though I failed to re-connect one of my rain barrels, once connected in a few hours it had about 20 gallons. I’m currently at about 1150 gallons, which is around 98% of capacity. It seems possible that I can go through the summer on rainwater, which would be awesome, because then I could build another garden in someone else’s yard and the homeowner wouldn’t have to worry about water costs….
So, if I had anticipated a major storm, I would have renewed my plantings. I am hoping to sell stuff in about 2 months.
My own garden has changed phases: My lettuces are bolted, and I need them along with arrugula and spinach to create my targeted salad mix. My peas have powdery mildew – they are producing as fast as they can, and we are getting a bucket every few days. I have a raised bed growing Kale and Chard that’s not being eaten. My garlics almost died in the heatwave a month ago and now they seem somewhat stunted. My green onions have started getting yellow tips. Yet 2 months seems like just enough time to create a new harvest.
There are heat-resistant lettuces. I bought Black Seeded Simpson, Burpee Bibb, and Little Gem after reading this link:
http://www.groworganic.com/organic-gardening/articles/growing-lettuce-in-the-summer-heat
Tomatoes and Zucchinis are doing well and on their way, I need to get beans, basils, and other squashes going. I’ve got a whole wall to use.
So, I am planning on focusing on pizza ingredients, salads for my own growing. Everything else will have to come from other gardeners.
Greetings! My friends, Jessica and Kate told me about your mini-farm page. Are the kale and chard organic? If so, how much do you plan to charge for them?
Hi Marco! Yay I’ve always hoped you guys would be friends!