July 2021
Long time no see! An update. Everything is starting to come in nicely. We’re getting regular harvests of blackberries; and the annuals are getting to a harvestable stage as well.
Also I got a nasty tick bite and had to take a round of antibiotics to prevent Lyme, so I got that going for me.
Pics below. (No ticks tho).
Blackberries + blackberry jam.
The jam turned out to be pretty thick-- I think added pectin was likely not needed with our berries. I’ve still got a ton of plants producing out in the woods so I’ll likely do another batch. I go out every few days and gather more to freeze.
Pumpkins!
The twin sons of Lt. Dangle have been conceived and grow strong. Lots of pollinators around the pumpkin patch so hoping for more soon.
First cucumber
The best one I’ve ever grown, hands down. The ones I grew last year were weirdly yellow and soft.
Zucchini Struggle Bus
I transplanted these into a raised bed after waiting for them to really take off all spring. They look a little happier here but still not real healthy. Lesson learned: they likely need more space.
Tomatoes and Peppers
Roma tomatoes ftw. I’m waiting on nine large ones to ripen for delicious salsa/sauces. We also have a lot of cherry style tomatoes on the vine as well. Jalapenos are producing and were used on tacos last week; still dreaming of bell pepper!
An update on the Cherokee Purple: no signs of life. Some members of our twitch chat said they are disease prone, and I think mine may have fallen to the heavy rains. RIP in peace.
C’mon you fat fuck, grow already
Bonus Round
A real live mayapple! Sadly not from my property, found at a campground. The deer ate all mine before I try one. Maybe next year.
Neighbor tilled a huge field this spring, and I only walked by it again yesterday. I had assumed they were growing corn, but it’s actually oops all sunflowers.
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Woodchips? Woodchips.
