Happy Hope Grows Day!
Last month I was hoping to reap a harvest from the vegetable garden. I realized that I didn't plant nearly enough cucumbers or beans, and I have wayyyy too many peppers! The fourth year must be a charm with the peppers, because they have been one of my Nemesis Plants for the the past few years.
There are well over 5 pounds of peppers in my Harvest Home tally so far!
The sole remaining tomatoes after the deer attack have been barricaded with the rest of the chicken wire. I figure, if it's nearly impossible for ME to reach the tomatoes, it has to be nearly impossible for them!
Last month I was hoping to reap a harvest from the vegetable garden. I realized that I didn't plant nearly enough cucumbers or beans, and I have wayyyy too many peppers! The fourth year must be a charm with the peppers, because they have been one of my Nemesis Plants for the the past few years.
There are well over 5 pounds of peppers in my Harvest Home tally so far!
The sole remaining tomatoes after the deer attack have been barricaded with the rest of the chicken wire. I figure, if it's nearly impossible for ME to reach the tomatoes, it has to be nearly impossible for them!
In August, I'm hoping to see these morning glories go from this:
to this:
I'm so glad they aren't conquer the garden to the death invasive here. I do get volunteers each year, but not so many that I cannot easily yank them up if they show up where I don't want them.
I'm also looking forward to seeing the sedums start to turn color. These are passalongs, so I don't know what variety they are, but they are faithful and have interesting foliage all year long!
It's probably too much to hope for in August, but I'm looking forward to slightly cooler temps so that I can transplant and fix this barren looking area! :) Maybe I should save that for September...
What are you hoping for from your garden in August?
Please join in and let us know!
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You always have the funniest posts! Love your thumbs down shadow! I know what you mean when you have an area you want to work on, but the weather is not cooperating. Looks like you're getting some great things out of your vegetable garden! My Hope Grows day post is here:
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(I don't know how to do a link!)
Cute pic! And nice job conquering your nemesis peppers. Maybe I can submit a seasonal Hope Grows--next year I hope to conquer my nemesis, the evil cilantro.
ReplyDeleteFor August, I hope for POUNDS of tomatoes!
http://bumblelush.blogspot.com/2011/08/july-recap-and-august-anticipation.html
Hi Hanni - Here's my Hope Grows Day for August post:
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Thanks for hosting :)
Look at your wonderful harvest....so awesome and you have some morning glories too...how wonderful...here is my link
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Your morning glories are so pretty! I am envious that you got such a wonderful harvest and well done on the peppers!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Hope Grows post for August:
http://gardeningsoul.blogspot.com/2011/08/hope-grows-finally-some-butterflies.html
Well done on the peppers! I would love to grow some, but they are very hard to grow successfully here in the PNW. It just doesn't get hot enough. I chuckled at your thumbs-down shadow.
ReplyDeleteMy Hope Grows post is here: http://bonneylassie.blogspot.com/2011/08/hopes-for-august.html
I hope your morning glories bloom for you too!
ReplyDeleteI have some nicotiana seedlings that are about 2 inches shorter than your m.g.'s. I think I have given up hope of them being 4 foot tall like they are supposed to be. OH, well. There is always next year :)
Congrats on the peppers ;)
Julie
Great last photo! Very clever!! (Those are some yummy looking veggies - I'm envious!)
ReplyDeleteOh to be able to grow Peppers like that, even in the polytunnel it does'nt happen. This Summer has been such bad weather, nice to see blue sky in your pic though.
ReplyDeleteImpressive peppers! This is my first year trying to grow them, and I have one lonely plant just starting to try and form a few tiny fruit. I think I am missing a trick or two!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind your pepper problem! Mine are always slow and produce pitifully! Glad you were able to save a few tomatoes!
ReplyDeleteYour veggies look great! I also did not plant enough cucumbers. And the morning glory is a beauty...I look forward to seeing it.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the peppers. Thinking of growing morning glory this coming summer at our place inspired by your pretty blooms. I am hoping for cauliflowers this month.
ReplyDeleteYou do need all that heat to grow peppers etc. Even with a greenhouse it's a long haul over here. It's just been too cold.
ReplyDeleteThe colour of the Morning Glory is fabulous!
I'm jealous!!! We cannot get our peppers to grow!
ReplyDeleteOkay, okay, let's talk about the 4# of red peppers. What's your secret? I'm at my wit's end. Beautiful harvest, by the way!
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