This may be the first year I actually have fall plantings, even though every year I think I'll do it.
I purchased a seed packet from Pine Tree that was a mix of various cabbages. As yet, I can't tell what varieties are growing. They all look alike right now.
This spring was the first time I tried 'Brunswick' cabbage. I think it's a common one. It's quite large, and since I've been pet sitting through a number of gardening weeks, it's a bit chewed. Not too bad, though. Also, it looks like it could be grasshopper feeding, and if so, the non-chemical Bt I spray for caterpillars wouldn't have stopped it anyway.
I had some 'Ruby Perfection' seeds left over from previous years. They never performed well, so I'm not expecting much from them this year and certainly won't plant them again. I only have two plants. They make pretty rosettes, but I'm still waiting for a head.
Baker Creek seed company normally sends along a free packet of some surprise with every order. The last order included a packet of 'Yedikule' lettuce seeds. They're very pretty plants, but they were also very bitter. Even when small.
'Yedikule' lettuce
Fall peas I planted are up now, and tomatoes are still slowly ripening. They've also completely outgrown their cages and are on their way back to the ground again!
The roses have loved the dry heat, which is coming to an end. At least for this week.
'Mother of Pearl'
'Mother of Pearl'
'South Africa'
'South Africa', purple 'Poseidon', and 'Grande Amore'
Hopefully, our extreme summer weather is behind us. More importantly for me, I hope we don't also have extreme winter weather ahead of us.
Til next time.
