Late Bloomer – Summer Garden Wrap-up
Late Bloomer – Summer Garden Wrap-up covers the resolution of Kaye’s big mildew on cucurbits (squash, pumpkin, melons, cucumber) after a visit to friend Dorothy’s squash patch in the 20 degree hotter San Fernando Valley, plus seeding and planting her third winter garden.
Kaye and Dorothy in her squash patch
When the goldfinches have had their fill of the amaranth, the area of the garden beside the new fence gets a makeover. Non-toxic sprays are used for mildew, but, it’s too late in the season for a rebound.
Melon vines depleted from mildew
More fab photos of insects, including a Twice-Stabbed Lady Beetle!
Twice-Stabbed Lady Beetle on Strawberry Leaf
Kaye plants a cover crop of buckwheat on the Back 40 to replace nitrogen from growing corn there this summer.
Kaye with bed of buckwheat sprouts on Back 40
Aphids, cabbageworms and mildew add up to a challenging end to Kaye’s summer garden, but the effort is worth it. Growing food is the education of a lifetime! Don’t miss the Goldfinch Duo, Burns & Allen, at the end!
For non-toxic bug spray, see this post.
With original music by Jon Pileggi. Come back for “Parkway Gardening” when I finish up Season 2!
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