Wednesday in the Garden

 Seen around the VegHeadz garden over the last couple of weeks as we clear up summer’s excess and make preparations for an abundant fall and winter growing season.  

Army worm larvae are still 
active.  As weather cools, the
moths migrate south to
avoid freezing temperatures

The cooler temperatures have also put
native bees into sleep mode.

A general cleanup has freshened up our
entrance arbor. In spring, it is covered
with Peggy Martin roses – also known
as the Katrina Rose.
Photo—Evelyn Gonzalez

Planting is still underway. Nancy G.
is planting many varieties in the root
crop rotation beds—kohlrabi, parsnips,
rutabagas, carrots, radishes, beets,
purple and green sage, garlic, and onions.  
Most of these will not mature until spring.

A banana flower contains an edible core.
The individual flowers are also
reported to be edible. We tasted one.
Very bitter. Preparation of many foods
to make them palatable is important.
Photo—Evelyn Gonzalez

The pollinator beds maintained by
Laurie J. are of prime importance
in managing insects pests in the
VegHeadz garden.

Louie D. And Linda L.
compare notes on current
crops.  

Some rearranging was completed
To the micro irrigation in the
Biochar trial beds. The cart
was built by Michael D. to manage
all the fittings and parts required.
It can be rolled right to the site
where we are working.
Photo—Lisa Jacobson

Gardeners planted collard starts
and daikon radish seeds
in the biochar trial beds.
Photo—Lisa Jacobson