Well the temperatures have increased and you see that the garden is speeding up it's production. Appearing finally this week are two heads of brocolli that are perhaps only the size of a plum, but are slowly blooming into what we hope will be large crowns. Our rows of oinions are sending out tall spears of green and are looking healthy. The red leaf lettuce, celery and artichokes continue to thrive.
As the season changes, so does our crops. The heat has pushed the cilantro to produce flowers (commonly referred to as bolting.) This is the natural end of it's cycle as it races to produce seeds for the next generation. A strong self-seeder, no doubt we will this plant again in the garden without help any from us. Bolting is a sign that the plant's leafs will now have a bitter taste, so it was removed. We also said goodbye to our Kale. A cold-season crop, it was pulled up and added to the compost.
On the flower front we have an amazing purple iris blooming and Cala Lilly.
On Wednesday, accompanying Sarah to the garden was Debbie Jones and Austin. They were amazing helpers and a big help installing the first of seven raised beds that are going to be on the plot. Thanks so much for your help. (Thank you also to my husband who made the box.)
Sarah will be going to the OVF plot next Tuesday around 10:30. Please email her at sapinder@mac.com or call 310-435-7079 if you would like to come up on that day. Kris will be visiting on Friday from 1:00-2:00. Please email at school if you would like to come up to OVF on that day.
Sarah and Kris.
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