September 9 , 2010
I heard a rumor that fall is on the way; time to get growing fall vegetables
We ’re not out of the hot wood yet , but you screw that fall is coming with the arrival of its emissaries . My firstLycoris radiata(spider lily ) radiates a smile that pots of chile are on the purview .
In my garden , wanderer lilies can be moody and take a class off , especially after dividing . The oxblood lilies ( Rhodophiala bifida ) are more accommodating .
Blooming against the kiddie pocket billiards , they rag me that I ’ll still need its refreshment for a few more weeks , despite our beloved rain and cooler temps this week .
Rain lilyHabranthus robustusflowered again after last week ’s trailer shower . I institute others throughout the garden , but it seems to like this speckle . Guess I ’ll get it some buddies .
What I like about this one is that its strappy foliation has been up and at ’em for months . It has n’t hidden underground until the magic moment .
Since it ’s time to head out for nerveless - weather vegetables , this week on CTG , Tom meets with Erin Flynn and Skip Connett from organicGreen Gate Farmsin east Austin . Getsome of their tasty favorites , along with homegrown Allium sativum , an easy grow even in small spaces .
Be sure to check out their farm outdoor stage on Fridays & Saturdays , and contract up for their CSA . On top of that , they ’ve got long ton of activity for small fry . On September 18 , they ’ve got a whopper plant sale , too .
I ’m add up compost and granular organic fertilizer to the forthcoming lettuce / arugula / parsley layer . And counting the days to seed cilantro come for us and the bunny later this calendar month .
On tour , meet the next genesis of gardener at Casis Elementary .
Teachers , parents , and students join forces in a vegetable garden for hands - on lessons in sustainability , mathematics , science , artistry , cycles of insect life , and obviously skillful eating !
Now , have you seen this on your Tree ?
Daphne answer viewer Bob Harper ’s questionabout what the heck is up with his red oak tree leaves .
If you have n’t yet adjoin nativeEupatorium / Conoclinium greggii(Gregg ’s blue mist blossom ) , nab this native perennial to bring butterflies to your drought - tough fingertips .
It ’s rather invasive to flower beds , but well deserving it if you may brawl it .
In our soils , atomic number 7 is the nutrient we most demand . GetJohn Dromgoole ’s analysisof various additives , admit burnt umber background . Our nightfall crops , like lettuce , really want that nitrogen . In my case , I ’ll be add some Harvey & Gaby “ contributions , ” too !
If you need a niggling inspiration any time of day , watch it allonline ! The Casis kids will for certain pump up the energy !
Until next week , Linda
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