Gardening Thread 2021

[Larsen Poultry Ranch]

I was able to harvest some garlic

 

[Alaskan]

I was able to harvest some garlic

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I thought garlic was supposed to be harvested in the fall?

Is it done differently down there? Or are you just thinning beds?

 

[Alaskan]

We have rain here, the lower temps and I am really ok with it! No party plans and need the rain, temps ok after high temps for couple weeks. Pulls us out of weeks of NO rain, light drought. It's an all day affair.

Here's my latest consideration....Epsom salt. Anyone use? I've put it in planting holes for tomatoes but, when looking for ways to discourage a groundhog who wants to move onto my property, again!, I came upon Epsom salt as deterrent. Reading further, it can help with slugs, snakes, skunk, some of our plant insects and help the plants. Plus small amounts actually help such as chickens.

With my rainy day time, I'll research further. Anyone already use? If so, how and results?

I have only used Epsom salts for tomatoes... it is great if you are having issues with blossom end rot...

Well... and foot soaks....

 

[Larsen Poultry Ranch]

I thought garlic was supposed to be harvested in the fall?

Is it done differently down there? Or are you just thinning beds?

I've never done garlic before, and the plants looked like they were dying. The onions I planted at the same time are going to seed.

 

[Alaskan]

I've never done garlic before, and the plants looked like they were dying. The onions I planted at the same time are going to seed.

 

[Grizzlyhackle]

For planting garlic "Tradition says plant on the shortest day and harvest on the longest" according to the timber press guide to vegetable gardening in the southeast. Don't feel to bad before I bought the book I planted garlic in late spring and it didn't work. After the book I bought garlic cloves when the catalogs came out and forgot to plant it in the fall.
I gave up and go with McCormick Garlic Powder.

 

[Alaskan]

Up here you plant them in the fall, mulch really well over winter... and then harvest and replant in the fall


I am trying to remember when my grandmother harvested and planted garlic in Texas.... blank...

 

[Mini Horses]

Also, the garlic stalks will start dying when, before, harvest. Think dried corn stalks before harvest for grinding, etc. I hope to plant some this fall....I love garlic! Use a lot.

Since finally being blessed with rain for couple days, I'll go out there and see when I can work it again. Suspect a couple days and that's ok! Need to light till, row and plant more. At least it won't be a dust bowl now. Of course, grass is showing up!!! Need to get that stopped. Maybe my been seeds have popped up

 

[Baymule]

Rain finally stopped, we slaughtered chickens and I got them processed. Still have 23 more to go. DD and granddaughters are coming for the week. I’ll get back to my garden after they leave. Most gardens around here aren’t doing much, too much rain and cool temperatures. So I guess I haven’t missed out.

 

[Grizzlyhackle]

Sun's shining. Need to go finish with the peppers and get the beans in. Definitely need to see the does, put in the nest boxes.Babies due soon. Recliner has me in its death grip....