It's been an interesting spring. What started out warm and mild in early April turned into a late season blizzard, then a wetter and cooler than normal May. June followed the same pattern until now. It looks like hot weather is on the horizon, which means everything should take off and grow as long as gardeners keep adequate moisture on the tender veggies.
I was out the other evening to further mulch my potatoes, and ended up talking with my friend, Karen, and taking a peek at the other plots. Gardens are a great place to catch up when our lives are as frenetic as many people's. Most everything is coming along well. It's later and slower than normal, but I believe the plants will kick into gear very soon.
There is a flea beetle problem on some of the lettuce and cole crops. If your greens look like someone pebbled them with a shotgun, it's most likely these nasty little critters. If you watch your lettuce or kale long enough you can most likely see the tiny beetles that jump immediately if you touch them. I wrote an article for PlantersPlace.com that addresses what to do about them.
We do have one plot that was spoken for earlier in the season, but it appears the lady can't do it this year. If you know of anyone who'd like a plot for free just drop us an email at rivercityharvest@yahoo.com
Keep up the good work.
