Spring Beauties
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that. We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now in early June because I feel that it the peak time ( (and you can make individual appointments). For the Study Weekend tour, thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in. The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one. Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Ros...
thanks for this. I keep a spray bottle of vinegar on my kitchen counter. With Tuscumbia'a hard water it comes in handy a lot. It's good for cleaning. I also spray out my coffee mugs after making hot tea to get the stain out. Mary
ReplyDeleteHmmm I just read that if you give berries a wash with that vinegar they won't develop mold right away.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice crop! Are you still using your hang upside down thing? :0)
ReplyDeleteJust remember if you purchase fruits or vegetables from a roadside stand, they preferably need to be cooked in order to prevent the transmission of Hep A.
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ReplyDeleteMmmmm. Salsa coming your way. I have a hard time washing things like berries.
ReplyDeleteThat is so simple. I already have both in spray bottles to use for general disinfecting.
ReplyDeleteLove those tomatoes. It looks fresh and organic. You've grown them well. Thanks for the useful tip. Its safe and cheap.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Love the tomatoes! I know what you mean about being worried about chemicals. I certainly am.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteGreat harvest!! Nice to know how to safely clean veggies that may have pesticides on them. I know my farmer is totally organic, Hooray!!
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