Beans, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Peppers planted…

The Tricolor Pole Beans are getting bigger and starting to climb. I planted them into 4 squares in the east side of SFG Veggie Bed #1. (4 plants per square foot)

I planted several vegetables in Veggie Bed #2:

– 2 Purple Potato – 1 square each
– 2 Tomato ‘Rutger’s Select’ – 1 square each
– 2 Tomato ‘Beefsteak’ – 1 square each
– 4 Pepper (Mini Sweet Orange) – 4 plants in one square
– 1 Pepper ‘Golden Marconi’ – 1 square

[photo to come]

Here’s a tip from @PAllenSmith: Protect corn from critters by placing a paper bag over each ear. Secure bag w/ rubber band. Remove bag once the corn is ripe.

Dusting African Violet Leaves…

  • 7:31pm I have to do this:
    (Reposted from @PAllenSmith) Remove dust from African violet leaves with a soft brush such as a baby brush or paint brush. #

Sowing Okra Tips + Grafting Plums and Cherries…

  • 3:22pm (from @PAllenSmith) A little tip from Allen’s grandmother: Sow okra seeds in milk overnight to improve germination. #
  • 4:53pm Grafting Plums and Cherries… #