The heavy rain (58mm of it) made some damage to the newly sowed seeds I worked on some days ago. Bugger! I think most of the seeds have washed al together in the gullys of the vegetable patch. We'll see how it all pans out.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Too Much Rain!
We have had alot of rain this weekend, coming from the NW. See the below photographic evidence.
The heavy rain (58mm of it) made some damage to the newly sowed seeds I worked on some days ago. Bugger! I think most of the seeds have washed al together in the gullys of the vegetable patch. We'll see how it all pans out.
The heavy rain (58mm of it) made some damage to the newly sowed seeds I worked on some days ago. Bugger! I think most of the seeds have washed al together in the gullys of the vegetable patch. We'll see how it all pans out.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Seeds are a Sowin'
This Australia Day morning (AEDST Australia) I have sown Spinach, Cos Lettuce, and Scarlet Globe Radish seeds into the vegetable garden. Once they are at a good size, I'll separate the cos lettuce, and what I planted earlier on the turnip and brocolli. Well that's it! See picture below shoowing where the beds are that concern the above what's sown.
Also noticed the Turnip already sprouting, which was quick. I sowed them about five days back. They are in the far top corner of the picture.
Alright, better get out there to move the sprinkler.... Steve the Vegygardener.
Have a great Australia Day 2013.
Also noticed the Turnip already sprouting, which was quick. I sowed them about five days back. They are in the far top corner of the picture.
Alright, better get out there to move the sprinkler.... Steve the Vegygardener.
Have a great Australia Day 2013.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Vegetable Gardening
Hi fellow Vegy Lovers!
A new update on what's happening in the vegetable garden.
Sowed new seeds into the patch on the 21st January 2013. They are:
1. Shallots
2. Brocolli (two packs)
3. Turnip
4. Carrots x 2 (Purple Dragon and Atomic Red)
The carrots I picked up from a crowd off ebay, so see what happens there, also I'm planning to sow more seeds such as Spinach, Cos Lettuce, and Scarlet Globe Radish in the next day or two. Stay tuned for that.
Noticed the Climbing Beans have taken off, Tomatoes are growing well but not producing fruit yet. The Pumkins are showing their worth. They are growing like nuts, so I have encouraged them to grow out past the perimeter of the vegetable garden. The first batch of Shallots are about 200-250mm high (ie 8 to 10 inches). We have picked Zuchini afew times already this season which is good. See below pictures.
The following pictures I took with my iphone literally just moments ago-----
Below are other pictures showing some very hot days we have been having and a sensational sunset facing the vegetable garden.....
AUSTRALIA DAY TOMMORROW!!
A new update on what's happening in the vegetable garden.
Sowed new seeds into the patch on the 21st January 2013. They are:
1. Shallots
2. Brocolli (two packs)
3. Turnip
4. Carrots x 2 (Purple Dragon and Atomic Red)
The carrots I picked up from a crowd off ebay, so see what happens there, also I'm planning to sow more seeds such as Spinach, Cos Lettuce, and Scarlet Globe Radish in the next day or two. Stay tuned for that.
Noticed the Climbing Beans have taken off, Tomatoes are growing well but not producing fruit yet. The Pumkins are showing their worth. They are growing like nuts, so I have encouraged them to grow out past the perimeter of the vegetable garden. The first batch of Shallots are about 200-250mm high (ie 8 to 10 inches). We have picked Zuchini afew times already this season which is good. See below pictures.
The following pictures I took with my iphone literally just moments ago-----
Below are other pictures showing some very hot days we have been having and a sensational sunset facing the vegetable garden.....
AUSTRALIA DAY TOMMORROW!!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Clean up in the vegy garden
Hi
Pulled weeds amongst all the plants and watered. I actually staked the tomatoes as well. About time! See pictures.
I was away most of this week due to local bush fires I had to attend and fight. Apart of being in the Murrumbateman Rural Fire Service.
Regards
Pulled weeds amongst all the plants and watered. I actually staked the tomatoes as well. About time! See pictures.
I was away most of this week due to local bush fires I had to attend and fight. Apart of being in the Murrumbateman Rural Fire Service.
Regards
Sunday, January 6, 2013
First Radish for 2013
Hey
Picked the first radish this morning. I'm in the patch early in the mornings due to the friggin' hot heat wave we are experiencing at the moment. Yesterday was 40 degrees and today suppose to be about 37 degrees. Hot man!
First picture is of the radish I picked and later gave to Fingers (my bro), and second picture just shows the beds with radish, tomatoes (which desperately need staking), pumpkin, basil and zuchini. You can also see the carrots on the far right near middle.
The climbing beans are fully taking off now. The potatoes are about foot high. Need to bury them either tonight or tommorrow morning.
Also last night there was a series of thunderstormms that went through the region. Quite an electrical sight! Only 1mm rain.
Yes every morning at about 5:30am I need to water. Water from my own drinking water supply from the house and not the shit and unreliable non-potable community water supply!
Regards
Steve the vegy gardening guy.
Picked the first radish this morning. I'm in the patch early in the mornings due to the friggin' hot heat wave we are experiencing at the moment. Yesterday was 40 degrees and today suppose to be about 37 degrees. Hot man!
First picture is of the radish I picked and later gave to Fingers (my bro), and second picture just shows the beds with radish, tomatoes (which desperately need staking), pumpkin, basil and zuchini. You can also see the carrots on the far right near middle.
The climbing beans are fully taking off now. The potatoes are about foot high. Need to bury them either tonight or tommorrow morning.
Also last night there was a series of thunderstormms that went through the region. Quite an electrical sight! Only 1mm rain.
Yes every morning at about 5:30am I need to water. Water from my own drinking water supply from the house and not the shit and unreliable non-potable community water supply!
Regards
Steve the vegy gardening guy.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
New Year Vegy Patch
Hey fellow vegetable fanatics,
Out this morning watering the patch as I was away for the Christmas break here in Australia. From 26th Dec 2012 to 2nd Jan 2013 the patch had little watering due to me not being present and the non-potable water system for the estate was down. And is still down as of today. So desperately, I have had to use my drinking water to dampen the vegetable garden.
I have taken some updated pictures an hour or so back for the record. All seems ok despite the lack of water. There are weeds that really need pulling out, so I'll start that in the next day or so, if not tomorrow morning.
In the middle picture (topish middle) I have planted sweet corn, but, looking at it now, I am starting to believe that the seeds became mixed up and I have planted snow peas instead. Bugger eh? So whatever it is, I'll leave it and will probably go out and purchase some sweet corn seedlings to plant in an area that I have prepared last year.
I hope 2013 brings vegetable gardening success to your table!
Regards
Steve the vegygardener.
Out this morning watering the patch as I was away for the Christmas break here in Australia. From 26th Dec 2012 to 2nd Jan 2013 the patch had little watering due to me not being present and the non-potable water system for the estate was down. And is still down as of today. So desperately, I have had to use my drinking water to dampen the vegetable garden.
I have taken some updated pictures an hour or so back for the record. All seems ok despite the lack of water. There are weeds that really need pulling out, so I'll start that in the next day or so, if not tomorrow morning.
In the middle picture (topish middle) I have planted sweet corn, but, looking at it now, I am starting to believe that the seeds became mixed up and I have planted snow peas instead. Bugger eh? So whatever it is, I'll leave it and will probably go out and purchase some sweet corn seedlings to plant in an area that I have prepared last year.
I hope 2013 brings vegetable gardening success to your table!
Regards
Steve the vegygardener.
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