Joy of the Garden

I saw the disease last year but didn't know any better and ignored it. This year will mean a set-back; measures will be implemented to make sure this is the last major loss. #anthracnosegarlic #onionyellowdwarfvirus 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

I'm so excited to grow in the vertical GreenStalk tower mainly because of the pest pressure I experience. And as long as I stay on the watering, I should be successful. #greenstalk #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

This 4th of July weekend was full of friends fun and foliage 😁. Snagged 20% family discount + who knew shopping with kids means more plants. Now to keep them alive through the drought. #nygardening #shadybrookfarm 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

It's been so hot, but I keep pressing on. A lot of vegetables not on my list can still be sowed for summer and fall gardening. #nygardening #fallgarden 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden #potatoharvest #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

It has been a very dry month and some plants are fairing better than others. This is also the time to start sowing for the fall garden. We're halfway through but just getting started... #nygardening #gardentour2022 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

The end is near but I don't think we'll make the month-end deadline. The coop has gone through many design changes since the first drawing was made. And I don't think we're done just yet... #chickencoop 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

First potatoes planted in April are ready. Butterball either yielded 2 large or 3 smaller spuds. The fries were tasty but I believe would have been better had the potatoes cured. We'll see how the rest taste in a few weeks... #potatoharvest #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Every so often, a wander in the garden brings wisdom that I seldom put to paper, so I forget for next season. Like, 'stop planting certain vegetables all at once, succession sow! Despite the drought of 2022, fruits are coming in and vegetables are waiting for the relief I so wish will come soon... #summergarden #compost #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

The chicks were born and the summer heatwave ended this week. Between rescuing one and watching another hatch out, it was quite the day. Now 4 days later, chicks are thriving, but the chicken coop is still many days from completion... #chicks #chickshatching 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

August has not panned out as planned. Continued heat and drought has finally taken its toll and I'm too tired to fight the good fight. So it's one day, one thing at a time. A few harvests, a little cleaning, no planting. I know September will bring renewed energy and I can't wait... #summergarden #chipdrop 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

August is half abundance, half clean-up. The heat and drought has really taken its toll but the recent cool down means fall transition. #gardentour #nygardening #transatlanticmelonchallenge 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Here's hoping for a repeat September like last year. The weather was fine and the harvest divine. #potatoharvest #leeks #chipdrop 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

It's green again! But also cold, boohoo. There's still plenty to harvest in September and plenty of preparation for future harvests... #gardentour #nygardening #zone6a 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

I am a raindrop #bearaindrop #transatlanticmelonchallenge #gardentour2022 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Just a couple updates at the end of June. Going to eat the first blueberry!, bought soil acidifier this weekend, maybe next year will be blueberry year? Small pot of potatoes are ready so that's for dinner... #transatlanticmelonchallenge #propagatingtomato 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Ordered more flowers and new varieties of old favorites. Can't wait to plant! #seedhaul #growsomething 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

The Garden is growing along and some fun surprises on this month-end stroll #NYgardening #gardenwalk 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Pretty good harvest this year. Time will tell how the anthracnose virus affected the cloves. And it'll be interesting to see how the weather this year will be compared to last. I planted at least 2 weeks later and harvested over a week earlier. #garlicharvest #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

In order to save seeds, I've allowed the cucumber and tomato to be overripe, to ensure mature seeds. I will then ferment the seeds in water for a few days, then dry and store in a cool dry space. #seedsaving #harvest #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Over the course of several weeks, slowly but surely prepping this new space for Garlic in the fall and abundance of what future years has in store. #fallgarden #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Enjoying these final days of glorious fall weather with some harvests. #butternutsquash #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Probably could have given the ginger until a frost but I'm very satisfied with the harvest. This young ginger is very potent. The older ginger were the parents and in a more temperate climate might regrow new plants. Here's the video link when the ginger was first planted, https://youtu.be/gJn2R0qmYrI #gingerharvest #ginger #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

This was shot last week, at the tail end of Rona. There's really nothing more to add 🙄 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Mid October is not disappointing. Unfortunately my health is. I can only sit indoors and enjoy the beauty of fall as I recover. #fallgarden #nygardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

A lot of work this week before the real cold settles in. 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden