The garden box between the school wings is really blooming. The zinnia are full of flowers. The carrots are growing taller and the mystery gourds on the north side of the box have been identified as pumpkin plants. Due to the extreme heat and some irregular watering, some plants are showing signs of stress. One cabbage plant in this bed is covered in small bugs. Can you identify them in the picture? Click on the photo to enlarge it.
Many of the plants are also showing signs of powdery mildew. This is caused from watering the leaf of the plant late in the day or from frequent rain. The pea pods that were removed this month were covered in powdery mildew. The squash and pumpkin leaves are also showing signs of this disease. Check out the photo below.
Crops harvested this month included cucumber, squash, radishes, cabbage, strawberries, beans and tomatoes. The herbs are really healthy and ready for picking. These include: chives, tarragon, and oregano. The beautiful nasturtiums from July are now under attack from aphids. Look closely at the leaves and stems on your next visit to the garden. The black specks are the aphids. We will begin treatment with mild soapy water to see if the plants can be saved. Stay tuned. . .
As plants have been harvested in planter box 1 and 2, some new crops are being introduced. Additional carrot seeds were planted in early August and lettuce plants were also started.
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