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heirloomgal
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Finally got the soybeans planted. Thank goodness because that task was really needing to be done. I hadn't opened any of the new packets, so was surprised what 2 of them looked like. 'Hoseki' may just be the largest soybean I've ever seen. 'Musan' was much tinier than I expected, but very cute - really dark little saddles on teeny beige beans. Sort of shiny too. I didn't plant many of each but will probably plant in clusters (of 2) similar to what I did last year which worked well. This year I'm giving Black Panther, Maple Glen, Ugra Saja, Cha Ka Kure, Tankuro along with the above two a try. I may still yet plant a few others but I need to do a space assessment first.
Got the pea bed raked up and three trellis's put in. That's one place ready for planting.
All the fam did general yard cleanup, wearing winter jackets. It was 8C/ 46F. Too cold to put plants out, it's a waiting game at this point. Feels so great to get organized. DH changed oil on lawnmower and generator, so we're good to go with the noisy stuff. We pump water with the gen, so needed to be done asap.
Weeded the shade perennial bed. Finally said goodbye to some old friends in there, it's time for a change. We all felt a little pinch to pull out those well established plants which have been in there for over a decade. The burgundy pansies suited the bed well though.
Not sure I'll get to planting watermelons or squash this year. I already feel behind and last year both crops did mediocre so I'm thinking of going with more reliable crops this year. I already feel gardening fatigue and it's not even June!
@Zeedman When planting my soybeans I remembered that I completely forgot about the marbled soybeans! I'll send you some if you still want them. PM me your address.
Got the pea bed raked up and three trellis's put in. That's one place ready for planting.
All the fam did general yard cleanup, wearing winter jackets. It was 8C/ 46F. Too cold to put plants out, it's a waiting game at this point. Feels so great to get organized. DH changed oil on lawnmower and generator, so we're good to go with the noisy stuff. We pump water with the gen, so needed to be done asap.
Weeded the shade perennial bed. Finally said goodbye to some old friends in there, it's time for a change. We all felt a little pinch to pull out those well established plants which have been in there for over a decade. The burgundy pansies suited the bed well though.
Not sure I'll get to planting watermelons or squash this year. I already feel behind and last year both crops did mediocre so I'm thinking of going with more reliable crops this year. I already feel gardening fatigue and it's not even June!
@Zeedman When planting my soybeans I remembered that I completely forgot about the marbled soybeans! I'll send you some if you still want them. PM me your address.