tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post1669881282421560382..comments2024-03-19T00:54:49.043-05:00Comments on In My Kitchen Garden: Garden Journal 5/21/09:It's the End of Bloomin' May Already!Farmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-62083041411025595272009-05-28T12:54:02.193-05:002009-05-28T12:54:02.193-05:00My arugula bolted. Our harvest consisted of about ...My arugula bolted. Our harvest consisted of about two leaves. But it was 90 degrees that one day. Two nights ago it was 33 degrees. Needless to say, our tomato and tomatillo and eggplants are all growing leggy as they wait to get outside. Such is gardening in Maine...or anywhere lately.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630593290368661236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-45631671107768911172009-05-26T14:40:27.293-05:002009-05-26T14:40:27.293-05:00Actually, I thought that once onions decide to blo...Actually, I thought that once onions decide to bloom there's not much you can do - even if you pinch it off, you're left with a flower stalk in the bulb which reduces yield and shelf life.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406139543496190753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-81878364230638974022009-05-25T18:44:24.605-05:002009-05-25T18:44:24.605-05:00So far the only thing I have blooming are my weeds...So far the only thing I have blooming are my weeds! I only have about half of my vegetable garden in so far, and I just planted my annual flowers from seed two days ago. Why aren't they up yet, lol !Irmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187488217492892133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-4725037498697803312009-05-24T11:27:07.106-05:002009-05-24T11:27:07.106-05:00Hi Susan - really enjoy your blog!I live on the We...Hi Susan - really enjoy your blog!I live on the Westcoast, B.C. Canada. We finally have good weather! Lots in bloom, poppies, irises, rosemary, lavender, forgetmenots, bachelor buttons, kiera jopponica, columbines galore! Have beans and zuchini coming up - lots of tomato varieties, swiss chard, lettuce almost ready to pick. Have lots of radishes, parsley, carrots and beets are beginning to grow! We had to dig out the veggie raised beds and lay down a commercial grade fabric because of invasive cedar tree roots! Hope it works - <br />When will your cook book be out? All the best, happy gardening, InaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1239225108856338832009-05-23T21:48:28.954-05:002009-05-23T21:48:28.954-05:00We have had a lot of rain this spring and I have b...We have had a lot of rain this spring and I have been slow at getting the garden completely. We have been rainless for the past four days so Im working on it now. No blooms yet though. Love your blog!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433713145530053177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-6824646913294857092009-05-23T06:11:13.411-05:002009-05-23T06:11:13.411-05:00The blooms are starting to come out here too. Beau...The blooms are starting to come out here too. Beautiful white blossoms on the strawberry plants were the first ones to show this spring, and my dwarf blueberry plant soon after that. Just last week I saw the first pale purple flower on my eggplant, and I hope the pollinators get to work soon so that the fruit sets! <br /><br />I'm so glad you adopted the new seedlings, the purple basil sounds intriguing. I've been itching to get the eggplant out in the cold frame, but every weekend seems to be rainy! Yesterday was lovely weather, warm and sunny, but I was at work - and now the long weekend starts with rain? Hoping for sun soon so that more and more of the plants can get in the ground and start blooming :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-63897947140107880272009-05-23T06:10:22.610-05:002009-05-23T06:10:22.610-05:00Lots of things are blooming here, of course, but w...Lots of things are blooming here, of course, but what's this about sheep not eating comfrey? Ours totally eradicated the out-of-control comfrey in the hollow. We were very excited about that, because it's invasive and persistent, but I wonder why your sheep don't eat it? Maybe they only eat it when there aren't a lot of other options?Kristin @ Going Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221544641416039741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-76301143032650478402009-05-22T20:11:56.402-05:002009-05-22T20:11:56.402-05:00I've planted so many things and some of them are s...I've planted so many things and some of them are starting to bloom, including spiderwort that I transplanted from my mums and russian comfrey that I got at an herb festival. Both are new to my garden this year. I'm adding several new things this year and am even trying snap beans and pumpkins in the vegetable garden.<br /><br />I agree with the May Madness term! There is just some much to do.<br />Blessings<br />~*~Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997549543731061699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-64938590342705622632009-05-22T19:19:35.837-05:002009-05-22T19:19:35.837-05:00I've been planting...slowly...too. I just put the ...I've been planting...slowly...too. I just put the tomato seedlings and pepper seedlings in. I think I put the tomatoes much too close to each other. Well, I'll find out!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-76250233434654665102009-05-22T16:17:53.536-05:002009-05-22T16:17:53.536-05:00Can you post a picture of your mystery plant? I'm...Can you post a picture of your mystery plant? I'm all curious to see what you have!<br />KatherineWindchimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866663940011673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-13035087848929986832009-05-22T07:37:47.875-05:002009-05-22T07:37:47.875-05:00I am still sitting on a few dozen seedlings up her...I am still sitting on a few dozen seedlings up here in Massachusetts! BTW I was surprised to see my arugula flowering - does this mean the lettuce will be a bust now?<br /><br />mariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-79265552246180475192009-05-21T19:46:04.085-05:002009-05-21T19:46:04.085-05:00I love the term 'May Madness' - I think it is the ...I love the term 'May Madness' - I think it is the perfect description! Hopefully I will get a few things planted before May is gone!Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-20634535110078774902009-05-21T16:29:48.377-05:002009-05-21T16:29:48.377-05:00My basil's already trying to bolt. Ya like that? S...My basil's already trying to bolt. Ya like that? Silliness.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the lemon tree is finished blooming and starting to set fruit and the tomatoes are doing the same.<br /><br />I'll be making your Savory Tomato Pie again before long, too - but with Italian sausage because, you know, that's how we are around here.<br /><br />Happy May Madness!FinnyKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813175777047535103noreply@blogger.com