State of The Garden of Gratitude May 15, 2013
Large leaves from Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Artichokes and squash are composting on my garden paths and also stabilize the soil.
The Centaurea cyanus, Blue Boy Bachelor Buttons and Lavatera trimestris, Silver Cup flowers are blooming and make great cut flowers. The tulip and ranacula bulbs are fading and the marigold are prolifc. My neighbor are talking about the Sunflowers that are six feet high and the nine foot hight, Holly Hocks with their red, pink and white flowers. I just finished harvesting the last of the broccoli, peas, spinach and lettuce. The beets, turnips, swiss chard and carrots are all huge and will be bolting soon. The brussel sprouts and celery are growing. The tomatoes are almost ready to eat and the cucmbers and peppers are blooming. The corn is knee high and the beans, melons and squash are beginning to growing fast. The bees are working late as I watch them at twilight on the Silver cup flowers and the Goldfinches love the Bachelor buttons. Today I planted Armenian cucumbers and tomorrow I am planting more Birdhouse gourds and String beans.
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