Garden TLC

In the garden today, I:

1) weeded a little (need to do more)

2) tested soil in the containers I’m growing tomatoes in (based on purpling veins in the leaves and no more flowers, I think it is low in nutrients) – I couldn’t read the nutrient testing, but my soil is a neutral pH.

3) fertilized tomato containers and pepper container with Tomato-tone organic fertilizer

4) set up mesh trellis for peas and switched out the solid one that kept falling down due to rain or squirrels

5) went crazy at the local nursery– no better sign than “All seeds – 40% off!”

6) decided to plant pumpkins and some winter squash (acorn and hubbard) based on sale seed purchase

7)watered the raised bed and other planting areas with compost tea.

8)came inside and lay down, pestered by dog and went for a walk.

My new favorite gardening quote: “A good gardener doesn’t have a green thumb, she has brown knees.”

Happy gardening!