“Here we go corn, here we go!” clap clap “Here we go corn, here we go!” stomp stomp. My cheerleading days come in handy around here. The corn is indeed up to my knee. The sweet corn will likely make it before the season ends! Some of the popcorn is up to Maryjane’s knee and I don’t think that counts, but we will keep cheering and watering and see what happens.
I did not ever thin the carrots. I meant to, I really did. I reached down and pulled one of the thousands of seedlings and out came a tiny little carrot. I dusted the dirt off and ate the sweet the little thing and decided I rather like baby carrots and wandered off to the next task. In season this week is the end of the mustard, kale, lettuce, arugula, collards, and herbs.
Just like when kids go from being little ones and one year in junior high shoot up taller than dad, the plants will do the same. They are ten year olds right now, just cute and new but in the next four weeks we will see them jump up and start coming into their own.
The gardens look beautiful. Each person’s plot their own, filled with their favorites, the bunny rather enjoying the buffet. Shh, I told him I wouldn’t tell on him!
Next week, compost tea and fall crops (already!), see you ’round the garden!
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