A Seed Saver's Garden

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We have Tokyo onions as a regular.

They are growing in a very shady location this year. That may not be so good and they are really growing slowly. Purchased onion sets should make up for some of the lag.

I will be able to report on how much shade the Tokyo can take – no afternoon sun.. One thing, there isn't a great deal of need for the giant size they usually accomplish but, we will see.

 

[flowerbug]

What a day!

One of my least favorite garden jobs (and also most favorite at the same time, from an end game point of view) is getting rid of turf to increase garden space. It is the most challenging, unpleasant work and the fact that my yard is full of clay doesn't help. ...

just be glad it isn't full of quack grass, but yes, i'm in a similar situation and it's hard to keep areas clear once i've got them done. it takes a few dedicated years to get the quack grass out and if any is next door it is always wanting to come back in. a very deep and well sealed edge is critical and i don't have that in some places and pay for it each year in having to dig the stuff all out again.