tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post3997527177760674942..comments2023-10-24T11:39:30.499-04:00Comments on Inside Storey: Garden Update: Is There Something Wrong, or Is My Garden Just Behind?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-27376135315561602102011-08-11T07:31:02.318-04:002011-08-11T07:31:02.318-04:00Hi, You are not alone my broccoli pants are huge b...Hi, You are not alone my broccoli pants are huge but no sign of any broccoli yet the leaves are gorgeous it just doesn't make sense my tomatoes,cucumbers and peppers are doing very well in in NYC it has been very hot though i hear broccoli prefers cooler temps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-88223725294812316942011-08-08T07:36:22.470-04:002011-08-08T07:36:22.470-04:00Hi! I also see that the main reason why you are no...Hi! I also see that the main reason why you are not getting fruits from your vegetables is the lack of pollinating insects. Just as what the lady suggested, you can do artificial pollination by brushing off the pollen from one flower and then transferring it to the anthers of either the same flower or to another flower. It’s just like that. Other factors that may contribute also to the problem are soil incompatibility, watering, sunlight, temperature, and availability of nutrients in the soil. I think any plant will only give fruits if it's on its best health condition.Child Pianohttp://www.toypianostore.com/Child_Piano_Toy.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-15032147286402942822011-08-04T11:53:18.831-04:002011-08-04T11:53:18.831-04:00Lovely garden! I also grow tomatoes, peppers and e...Lovely garden! I also grow tomatoes, peppers and eggplants! They all have 2-3 ripe fruits and I'm so happy that I can see the workload paying off!Rose Dippedhttp://www.platedgoldroses.com/gold_dipped_roses.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-82463520494780197092011-08-03T21:45:42.532-04:002011-08-03T21:45:42.532-04:00Kristy, I was thinking the same thing last night! ...Kristy, I was thinking the same thing last night! Its our fourth year gardening, and I feel like it's our first all over again!! I guess we have to be patient. My broccoli didn't take either. I even planted extra bc we wanted to freeze some. <br /><br />Maybe we will see results in the next week or so...Bethany Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343388977160467544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-40369434638829866362011-08-03T04:12:30.403-04:002011-08-03T04:12:30.403-04:00Congratulations on your perfect tomatoes! I can...Congratulations on your perfect tomatoes! I can't wait to see those turns into red. I've just harvested my garlic and it is relaly small in size. Is there a garlic that is really small or I just did something wrong on my gardening? What do you think?Tabby Bearhttp://www.tabbyplush.com/store/Plush_Bear_Stuffed_Animals.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-69805906512595905862011-07-22T14:20:13.978-04:002011-07-22T14:20:13.978-04:00I really like the kale suggestions!
After these ...I really like the kale suggestions!<br /><br /><br />After these hot days, I am hoping there has been some progress with my beans, cukes, and squash. <br /><br /><br />Thank you for the encouragement!Kristy Rustayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324455757965639425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-6670132673987708722011-07-21T21:09:09.338-04:002011-07-21T21:09:09.338-04:00Kristy...you know, it looks great to me. It just h...Kristy...you know, it looks great to me. It just hasn't been a great year out east but... plants are just taking off here in Nova Scotia so I think you are on schedule with what's growing here. <br /><br />As for Kale...may I make a suggestion to put the raw leaves in your food processor. It will blitz them to fluffy confetti. Freeze that in bags (press the kale flat). Break off what you need all winter for your hearty soups. A good wholesome earthy flavor..and darn good for you as well. I even put some in my pasta sauce tonight. <br /><br />Peas were late..just starting now..beans..just making flowers...tomatoes..just starting to fruit red... All good! Think you are on schedule..just a late year.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-91126689227586163122011-07-21T15:23:46.144-04:002011-07-21T15:23:46.144-04:00Once again, I am glad to know I am not the only on...Once again, I am glad to know I am not the only one with these problems. But, I wish that none of us were experiencing them. <br /><br />Lorrie, I was thinking the same thing about the pollination. However, I do see bees and other pollinators working happily upon my plants. Maybe there just aren't enough of them? <br /><br />I've never attempted pollination myself. Is there anything I need to know before I go at it?Kristy Rustayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324455757965639425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-81741232360330867752011-07-21T15:16:32.667-04:002011-07-21T15:16:32.667-04:00I think it's possible that the dwindling numbe...I think it's possible that the dwindling number of honey bees may be a problem in pollination that is needed to produce fruits on your squash, cukes, etc. Try pollinating them by hand using a paint brush.lorrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-46331382843381289102011-07-21T14:47:41.953-04:002011-07-21T14:47:41.953-04:00I have similar problems here in central MA: tomato...I have similar problems here in central MA: tomatoes are still green, chard didn't come up, zucchini plant flowered but no fruit and my broccoli bolted in the heat. I am grateful for my CSA this year! Good luck.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209813611833340226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-23964065151930979392011-07-21T14:27:05.898-04:002011-07-21T14:27:05.898-04:00Hi Kristy -looking good! I'm in the NYC area a...Hi Kristy -looking good! I'm in the NYC area and there are a few things that are really taking their time. I have a couple of huge squash vines with no fruit yet! <br /><br />My hardneck garlic was so much bigger than the softneck - won't bother with softneck again. <br /><br />Bummer about the broccoli--we harvested some in september last year, so don't give up.JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-17162488291440359832011-07-21T13:31:28.011-04:002011-07-21T13:31:28.011-04:00I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Hop...I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Hopefully this heat wave will help my plants along. Are you also located in the Northeast?<br /><br />I'm not signed up with a CSA (I was hoping to have enough of my own produce this year), but I stock up each weekend at the farmer's market.Kristy Rustayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324455757965639425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-4148913083575602472011-07-21T13:27:00.637-04:002011-07-21T13:27:00.637-04:00Our garden is way behind this year, too. The plant...Our garden is way behind this year, too. The plants didn't get hammered by the hail (we kept them inside long enough), but then have been really slow to catch on outside.<br /><br />The basil is happy.<br /><br />You can send us your extra kale. We love it.<br /><br />Fortunately, we signed up with a CSA that has been getting us good produce (except for the week the hail wiped out).Deborah Robsonhttp://independentstitch.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com