I've got 3 rows of peas going. Peas need cool weather, and I'm not sure how much more of that we'll have, but I decided to build them some proper supports. These are 4 young poplar saplings I chopped down for the sides.
You can see the new trellises in the last of these yard update photos:
I'll be able to save these and use them in future years, so the work put in, and the young trees removed, won't have to be repeated.
Here are the latest apple updates:
It has done well so far. It started off as a short bare stick a couple months ago, now it's twice the height and covered in leaves. My guess is that it will produce its first flowers next Spring. This year will be all about putting on some size.
There it is from above, showing the ring of oregano plants around the base. Oregano don't always want a whole day of Summer sun, so I'm thinking the apple tree will provide them just a bit of shade, especially as it grows. We'll see how this works out.
That's the Swedish lettuce. Basically a red loose leaf variety. It's crunchy, quite tasty, and fun to grow. I plan to collect the seeds for future years.
Yessssss, the snow peas are flowering! That means I'll be eating them in a few days. I've got quite a hedge of them, so it will be a heavy and constant harvest until the weather heats up. Good, I love fresh peas!
Funny how another part of the plant seems to be lassoing the pea flower with its grabbing tendril. Aren't peas interesting plants? They produce a surprising amount of protein. I wish they grew year round!
And now, in the secret garden... in the forest just behind the firepit...
I've been planting my 7 Reclining Buddha medicine plants under the cover of darkness, 1 or 2 at a time. I planted the last of them tonight, so the washing machine grow area is empty, and the secret garden is full.
The plants are LOVING it here!
That was one of my favourites, freshly planted a couple nights ago. I should have waited to take the photo, because it looks even better now! They really enjoy that soil, and I think they also enjoy the energy of the location. I even think they're benefiting from the timing of the planting... leading up to Summer Solstice. Cannabis plants are closely linked to the changing of the seasons, and will go into flowering mode once the days begin getting shorter. Everything seems to be coming together for a great next 3 months in the secret garden!
My last garden update can be found here.
Grow in peace.
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