Garden Update Aug 2010

Come along with me to see how the farm is doing in August

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• organic
• gardening
• garden
• farm
• okra
• corn
• peppers
• buckwheat
• green
• manure
• sweet
• potatoes
• potato
• birds
• sunflower

[the1969info]

Heh Mark I found a video yesterday that answers all my questions about compost tea, the one with the air bubbles and molasses. the video is compost tea 2009 bob beck There 9 of them, I enjoyed every one of them. I look forward to using it to try and have a garden as bountiful as yours.

[markhess]

@the1969info I am betting you are looking at Malcolm Beck and Bob Webster videos on OrganicTexas channel (excellent channel by the way); Jason has several videos on compost tea that are fantastic! Also, check out Bob Websters spring and fall garden videos on his channel - they are very good too! - Mark

[the1969info]

Great looking crops, have you ever used compost tea?

Do you use any books to know when to plant and how to take care of your crops?

[markhess]

@the1969info compost tea has changed definitions. I have used compost "leche," which allows compost to soak in water a few days then uses the water. The current definition of compost tea using similar process but aerates the water and adds a food source for the microbes. I have the supplies to do this in my basement but have not done it yet. Books I recommend are Dick Raymonds "The Joy of Gardening" and any of Eliot Coleman's books. - Mark

[dianemummvideos]

Nice patch of sweet potatoes, that will be a bunch for you to eat.

[markhess]

@dianemummvideos Thanks Diane! I have sweet potatoes coming out my ears!! - Mark

[dianemummvideos]

@markhess I bet! I tried them in containers this year, seemed to work just fine. :)

[MrTerrym1964]

garden looks great!..Take care.

Terry

[markhess]

@lifearoundhome but it is started to slow down; in fact, we are getting ready to put in the cool weather crops now - Mark

[lifearoundhome]

Even in August, the garden looks plentiful