gardening and enjoying life in Salem, Massachusetts
What’s Happening in the Garden- August 12, 2021
Hello from Salem! We’re having a very warm week in a very rainy summer, but, we have lots to be thankful for, maybe not tomatoes, but definitely kale and onions.
There’s lots of apples on the tree.. I hope they turn red!Our Brussels sprouts leaves are being devoured by something .. any thoughts about how to manage this better? Betsy, what do you think?The sprouts are starting, but I suspect that leaves are essential for them to develop properly.The basil is prolific, the tomatoes, not so much. But we have kale.. …. a few cucsand onions.. which are curing as of a few hours ago. My dinner plate hibiscus had some beautiful blooms yesterday but I missed the window for a photo.My cutting bed ❤️Complete with milk pods, Valerie Mix Asterand I believe a Queen Red Lime Zinnia? This bloom is actually quite large, definitely larger than the Cut and Come Again zinnias. Here’s the view looking down from the deck.. … which feels like a jungle at this time of year!
The Salem Garden 