I think mid March is about the busiest week for gardening in south central Texas. It's urgent to get those plants in the ground so that the roots can develop before hot weather. Here is what we did this week:
--Joe repaired the mantas and aerated the front yard
--Joe swept up more leaves with the lawn mower and used them as mulch in the backyard
--Pulled out the last Chinese lettuce. We like them sauteed in olive oil with garlic/soy sauce. Continuing to harvest spinach for salads. Planted wax beans.
--Pole beans, summer squash, cucumber from seed are maturing nicely. Joe made cages for the tomatoes out of re-bar The old cages are now around the pole beans for support. Tomatoes are growing rapidly. The cherry tomatoes have yellow blossoms. Brussel sprouts are getting close to harvest. We have white shade cloth around the tomatoes to protect from the wind. Eggplant and peppers are looking good. Herbs are at their peak.
--Took advantage of the $100 gift card from SAWs to purchase Pride of Barbados, verbena, pentas, yellow flowers, planted over the weekend. Also purchased on special coleus, potato vine. Purchased Texas Superstars for SHLC women's group presentation. On my knees for hours today planting.
--The knock out roses are approaching peak as are the Texas Gold Columbine. The inpatients planted last week look wonderful.
--No rain again this week. Nearly 90 degrees today, dropping down to 60 tomorrow with lows the next few days at 40. What a change.
--Unfortunately had to use the irrigation system this week. We are in Stage 2 restrictions and perilously close to Stage 3.
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