Home Garden Update

Can't believe we are talking "Fall Gardening".

Hope you read this week's post on what to plant for the Zone 7/8 area.

Here is an update on the Home Garden...

Planted 2 flats of Pac Choi, a chinese cabbage. Smaller version of Bok Choi.
Once again, I am testing more smelly organic fertilizer. Pictured below, Pac

Choi with a bottle of "Neptune's Seaweed & Fish" fertilizer! Gizmo is crazy!

These are sweet potatoes. Lookin' good, too! Though pretty, they are "eating" sweet potatoes, not ornamental...

The red & yellow bells will be green til they turn...

More Beans! "Yard Long", we'll see.
Eggplant looks good.

Paw Paw helped trim the pine teepees(above) up so I could hammer them into the ground. They are 2x2x8. Toms already looking good!

I'd love to hear about your garden.

See you .

ML

Mammogram...

Hey

By now, I've gone totally over the top with the whole Mammogram thing.

Skip this post if you're not interested.

This morning I experienced my first mammogram at my Ob/Gyn's office.

I've postponed this baseline screening for 4 years

mainly because of the scary stories I've heard.

Yes, I am an RN, should know better, and all, but look...I am a chicken!

It was all fine. I was so tickled with myself

that I picked all my pink Zinnias, put them in a "water tube"

tied with a pink ribbon and a great quote from Eleanor Roosevelt.

I passed these out to my exercise class this evening and the girls at PHC.

After all, I am supposed to be a good role model!

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

Get Busy!

Time has a way of slipping up on me!

According to the UGA calendar for

Vegetable Planting in our area,

we need to put some things in the ground!

(Pictured is early "fall garden" 6 toms,

3 bells, 1 eggplant, sweet potatoes)

As of today, I've not seen any veggie transplants for fall.

Go ahead, look at this list, make your

own list and you will be ready to buy when transplants come in.

Also, check out Johnny's Select Seeds, Seeds of Change,

and Kitchen Garden online. Lowe's on Peach Orchard Rd.

carries a variety of seeds--lettuce, beets, carrots,radish...

Seeds to Buy

beets

carrot

cucumber & squash(no later than 8/31)

lettuce

radish

spinach

turnips

chard

chinese cabbage

Transplants

broccoli

cauliflower

cabbage

collards

kale

mustard greens

Experiment with this list. Check the veggies you like. One source states that 6-12 broccoli plants will be enough for a family. I am starting with 6 plants.

We love beets, I've ordered "golden" beets and regular "red" beets from Johnny's. Play with different varieties of the veggies to add color to your plate this fall/winter!

Here is my list from Johnny's Select Seeds. I wait patiently by the mailbox!

golden beets, ruby red chard, easter egg radish, mokum carrot, de cicco broccoli,

bonsai pak choi, gypsy broccoli

Get Busy!

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

red noodles

You would think the only thing I am growing this summer is BEANS!

The 'Red Noodle' beans are a real treat to watch growing over the arbor,

but even better as a veggie on my plate!

Above you see a pic of the 'Red Noodle' on the arbor, they are at least a foot long and dark purple. The vine grows very rapidly,

and there are always long beans hanging down from the arbor!

Below with olive oil, garlic, salt and peppa.

Recommend these for next year, and I will probably post more about these fabulous BEANS!

A Perfect Ending...

What a great ending to an Augusta Council of Garden Clubs meeting!

Let me clarify by saying that new President Pat Hathaway

was on time and to the point. Just the way most of us busy ladies like it!

Hostess Doris Blalock's adorable side garden is a show stopper,

especially my friend the frog...(click on photo to see up close!)

thanks Doris!

see you
ML

Christmas Wreath Making

Always said you'd like to make your own Christmas Wreath?

Here's your chance.


I have been making and selling large fresh Christmas wreaths for 4 years, and will continue to do so this year. However, there are some crafty DIY'ers who want to make thier own.


I will supply the greenery and supplies needed to create your fresh Christmas wreath. This is a fun project, so schedule the time and bring a friend, then you'll be done! Hang this wreath proudly inside or outside. Also makes a unique gift for teachers!


Here are the dates:


Monday, December 7, 2009 10a-12noon
location:MLCHgarden Shed


Saturday, December 12, 2009 10a-12noon
location:MLCHgarden Shed


$45 includes greens, form, pins, wire, use of supplies and a healthy snack!

Register online by emailing mlchgarden@comcast.net

FlowerCamp

FlowerCamp 2009


FlowerCamp is about experiencing flowers, fun, and fellowship. Surrounded by 180 acres of Southern Pines, Campers will experiment with fresh flowers, greens and grasses to create their own unique fall designs. FlowerCamp will stimulate the artistic spirit for beginning and experienced designers. Campers are guided by good natured designers and Master Gardeners.

Not only is FlowerCamp for your enjoyment, but it is a method of cultivating your creative perspective.


Here are some details about your morning at FlowerCamp:

(See below for FlowerCamp schedule)

• Camp begins at 11am & ends at 2pm. Directions will be mailed to you. It takes one hour from Augusta to get to Camp.
  
• Dress comfortably. Tennis shoes, long pants, layers with sweat jacket or sweater depending on weather. May want to wear a hat.



• Access to a cabin with 2 restrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of seating. No phone available, please bring a cell phone only if necessary.



• Notebooks, pens, design supplies furnished.



• Scrumptious lunch, snacks and beverages provided.
  

Participants will review the basics of growing thier own cut flowers, how to harvest and prepare cuttings, as well as create thier own design to take home! FlowerCampers will go home equipped to confidently plan a cutting garden and design a creative arrangement.

Flower Camp Schedule:

Session I: Saturday, September 19, 2009 FULL!

Session II: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Registration in progress.

Please send an email to mlchgarden@comcast.net to register

for FlowerCamp, Session II. Camp cost: $50

farm. friends. flowers.

We spent the past 24 hours with our friends John and Mary Louise (yes, there is another one!) and thier 4 kids...There is something to be said about no distractions. Our mission was to relax, cook, cut flowers, weed. Ended up doing all that plus John helped Robert with the tractor!

Two cool dudes. One large catfish! A dip in the "pool"...

Zinnias are coming up great! ML cutting her share!

Check in for FlowerCamp details and Wrockin'Wreath class.

A very Blessed GardenLady...

ML

Beans(contd.)...the more you eat 'em, the more ...

You watch thier color change right before your very eyes!

(before)

Ok. So I am a little loopy about all the beans growing at home, but who knew?

Those beautiful (before pic) purple beans would have magical properties! Like Burgandy Okra, they turn back to thier "normal" color (after pic) when cooked...

(after)

A little EVOO(thnx Rachel.) and some garlic...tasty!

Are you growing beans?

see you

ML