We've experienced some great weather and garden transitions this month.The potato towers are gone. Read the Potato Tower Project for an update on how that went. Mixed reviews. The towers are stored away for next year and the ground they stood on planted with mustard greens and two types of kale.
We've also cleared out the "salad bowl" and added compost to get ready for fall lettuce planting. We've actually used three locations for salad greens this year and have kept a steady stream of salad going all summer. Love it. This is my first year being successful with the lettuce - to this degree.
Vertical tomatoes (along the house) have done really well. I might select different plants to put there next year, but the different between these tomatos and the ones located along the fence line are substantial.
The Borghese (sun dried tomatos) are located along the fence line, but are still dong well. I am picking some each and dehydrating them before storing them in Spanish olive oil. Really like these and will plant more next year.
Cucumber climbers were also a good choice. They love the spot and I can't eat them fast enough - I don't can pickles so plant only salad cukes. Love, love, love the cucumber and tomato sandwiches.
With the garlic gone, we replanted with cabbage, black beans, celery, carrots, sweet peppers, and basil. So far so good. Love the fresh celery for cooking. It's strong and wonderful. Not so sure about the cabbage. Is being attacked. I'll need to read up on this and see how to counter/protect them better.
My first canning experience was 8/28 - tomato sauce and canned corn. All day - sore feet, but appreciate the end result. Yesterday we canned salsa and this weekend, chili sauce and verde sauce.
Looking good. How do you dry your tomatoes? Why spanish olive oil? Do you keep them on the counter in the oil?
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