Vonnahme family blog

There were two frost warnings this weekend, so I covered up most things in the garden with plastic. Funny thing this morning is that the tomato plant I didn’t cover looks fine, but most of the tomatoes and squash vines I did cover look pretty bad, like they got frostbit.

Yesterday there seemed to be about a 50% casualty rate on the nasturtiums. I didn’t look this morning. I shouldn’t have gotten so excited and planted them on Friday when I knew there was a possibility of frost. Lettuce, brassicas and most perennials seemed OK with the cold - they usually withstand some frost in the fall anyway. I’m really glad I didn’t plant my two flats of basil yet; one baby basil plant on the deck got completely shriveled.

Other notes from planting season this year:

• It sure was nice to have help from Grandpa Jerry and Grandma Beth! Wow.
• I’m going to start my own squash, brassicas and tomatoes — they’re easier than I thought. Vic will split some seeds with me.
• start spares of squash, tomato, etc.
• don’t be in a rush to plant cold-vulnerable things in the garden on Memorial Day!
• I think soaker hoses for pretty much the whole garden will be worth it. Next year…

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