What did you do in the garden today?

[jerryse]

Another windy day with fire hazard. Still waiting for just right weather. Thinking of fishing. I do a Memorial weekend fishing trip every year. Mid May starts getting good for sunfish spawn and through end of May early June. So much needs done outside.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Hey yall experts - does this garlic need a little longer before harvesting? It's got 1 browning leaf.

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• Gammas Bearded Babies
• May 2, 2023

 

[jerryse]

Hey I just watched a video on using ATF automatic transmission fluid on slow leaks on lawnmower tires. If interested look it up on youtube. Says it works because it swells the rubber a bit.

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

Hey I just watched a video on using ATF automatic transmission fluid on slow leaks on lawnmower tires. If interested look it up on youtube. Says it works because it swells the rubber a bit.

Interesting!

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

Hey yall experts - does this garlic need a little longer before harvesting? It's got 1 browning leaf.

GarlicReady.jpg

• Gammas Bearded Babies
• May 2, 2023

I would wait just a bit longer. Usually 2 or 3 brown leaves. They can be finish growing, but you catch them before they begin to lose that hard, protective she'll that will help them keep.

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

Another windy day with fire hazard. Still waiting for just right weather. Thinking of fishing. I do a Memorial weekend fishing trip every year. Mid May starts getting good for sunfish spawn and through end of May early June. So much needs done outside.

Fishing trip sounds wonderfully relaxing. I hope you catch a big one! But, yeah, so much to do!

It's really good to have traditions to feed your soul. And your plate.

 

[Sueby]

Hey yall experts - does this garlic need a little longer before harvesting? It's got 1 browning leaf.

GarlicReady.jpg

• Gammas Bearded Babies
• May 2, 2023

Wait a bit. I usually dig them when about half the leaves turn brown.

Rain, rain, rain.

 

[jerryse]

Another tip. I use a garden auger-bulb auger for planting tomatoes and other bedding type plants. A cordless drill for power. I plant my tomatoes deep to help them reach water in dry spells.

 

[TJAnonymous]

I ran my irrigation system this morning for the first time. I wasn't very impressed. The ground doesn't seem very wet. I'm using 6" dripline, 12" dripline, and button emitters (1/2 Gph, 1 Gph, and 2 Gph). I may need to figure out how to up the pressure?

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Good morning gardeners. Busy day today. I up potted the cilantro, and sage. Trying to find spaces for all the larger pots. My sunroom looks like the back room of a garden center, and not in a pretty way. It looks like we are getting to warmer temperatures on Sunday, thank goodness I can finally start moving things outside. I only got just a little work done on the slope yesterday. I'm not sure if I'll have the opportunity today. Laundry is going and the sourdough bread is on its first rise. Scattered shows and a bit on the cool side today so outdoor work is a bit iffy. This would be a great day to plant some shrubs if the showers are scattered enough. Fingers crossed.