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Garden looks great and glad Maggie is getting better. I can count the sun coming out here this year on one hand, it’s always wet and sluggy here in west of Ireland but it’s been even worse probably loosing over half crops. Temp extreme from the cold days to the poly tunnel going to 35 degrees if sun comes out. Growth erratic and behind, need lots of spare plants. Thanks for sharing.
You do get quite a lot of rain where you are so I can imagine the slugs you have to contend with. Good luck with catching up for the rest of the summer - I'm sure you will!
It wouldn't be fair to her to keep her inside or penned up in a catio. I understand how some people are recommending that, but I don't agree that it's a solution for Maggie. She wants to be free to go and play where she pleases. I'm going to massively worry for sure, but that's the right decision for her own happiness and wellbeing 💚
Slugs and snails have been the worst I’ve known this year (in England). Combined with a lack of sun it’s been a challenging year for veg, even things that slugs don’t normally bother with. No carrots this year 😂 On the other hand, there are no butterflies, yet, so no need to net brassicas, and the water butts are full. Perennials are doing great. Thanks for the vids!
@@Lovelygreens Fingers crossed they were just delayed by the weather. I did see the first wasps since May this weekend. But the lack of flying things is scary at this point.
I,m so happy to see Maggie is doing fine :D ! The rain has really ruined my beans but my strawberries and raspberries are insanely flourishing! As well as my blackberries and i can't wait to pick them when they're ripe. And as always i love seeing your garden! Thanks for the video Tanya
Have not really had any slug or snail issues so far this year. However major issues with weather. Some roses have produced flower buds that just died. Looks like they have been frosted but we have had no frost since early March. Some other plants have similar symptoms whilst others, including some roses, are thriving. Only had half a dozen lilac flowers yet last year the tree was covered
I just got caught up on your last few video's. I have had a revolving door of relatives over the last 2 months, and barely had time for my own garden. I am so glad to hear that Maggie is on the mend. Josie is so big! The garden looks so abundant. Love the herb drying rack! The little blue shed was so worth saving. I have never heard of the olive, mushroom or cola plants. I will definately see if I can find them, most likey online.💚❤🐕🦺🐈
Oh my goodness, I'm glad you are having success. My Zone 3 garden is suffering from a very cold spring and night time temps are still in the 8-11C range.
We were getting the same cold nights just last month and I'm about zone 8. Such a challenging year! Wishing you more success with the rest of the growing season 💚
I'm so glad that Maggie has mended well. From my experience, kitties that have been inside and outside pets will always want to go outside. Maybe you could build her a cat-io (an enclosed patio for her to explore and have toys and things to climb). I have friends that do that. It keeps them safe from predators in their area. You know what is best for her. Much love ❤❤❤
@@Lovelygreens In a sense. I think it might be that there's so many wild berries around that they don't want anything the doesn't look natural. They'll eat all the blueberries and partridge berries if I don't pick them as they are getting ripe. But I've left cherries high in the tree and they didn't bother. Only slugs eat my strawberries and I can avoid that by picking them the day before they are completely ripe.
Spring cabbage and cauliflower are commonly planted across Britain in late summer. Certain varieties are well adapted to surviving British winters and giving us an early crop. Cauliflower 'All The Year Round' for one.
@@Lovelygreens great, do you have the names of the varieties that survive winter? and do you plant the seeds directly on the soil? thanks a lot for the reply
@@silvermoonlightDreamscapes The cauliflower I mentioned above and Broccoli 'Marathon' are very good. Cabbage January King is what I have started in the greenhouse now, too. There are quite a few to choose from, though. I really recommend starting seeds off undercover and then planting them out when they reach a good size. It'll save them from being taken by slugs, and you can take care of them much easier.
That wouldn't be the right decision for little Mags. She was born outside as a feral, spends most of her waking time outdoors, and needs freedom. I'll worry, of course, but for her happiness I can't lock her up 💚
A different version of the drying rack could be an old pillowcase stretched between sticks, which would work well and if you remove the sticks, you should be able to reverse the case and have the herbs or whatever inside it. I just can't seem to get chamomile to start or grow for me. Bergamot, I have a huge plant I harvest from, and it did overwinter. Holy Basil or Tulsi is my new venture. So far, excellent germination and growth.
If I could make a recommendation for chamomile... If you buy seeds now and scatter them outdoors in a prepared bed, they'll germinate as if they were dropped naturally. I sowed chamomile seeds ONCE about ten years ago and have never done it again. What I do instead is collect the small volunteer plants each autumn or winter and then replant them where I want. German chamomile is winter hardy and can withstand short periods of temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).
Just found you. I found some food grade Diatomaceous Earth. Have you tried putting a little bit around your veggies? Realize it would have to be replaced after watering or rain.
Diatomaceous earth isn't used in British gardens much because of the constant rain. That makes it pointless and expensive. It's better suited for chicken coops and more arid gardening regions.
Tanya it's lovely to see that Maggie is getting so much better and like you I bet she can't wait to get out of the house this time of year you really do start to see the fruits of your labours the garden is looking lovely thank you for sharing it with us
So many options for my zone 8b. Carrots, beets, chard, turnip, endive, fennel, cabbage, broccoli, and some herbs. It depends on how much time you have left before your first frost.
It's one I've written down for years - there's no link. It's just cauliflower, onion, potatoes, a tin of chopped tomatoes, one of coconut milk, greens (spinach, chard, etc), and curry paste. Very easy 👌
So sorry about the heat! It looks very dry in your region - I know another gardener there and am amazed at how she's transformed dry sandy soil into a productive garden. Must take quite a bit of irrigation? The plus side is that I'll bet you can grow some beautiful lettuce in autumn, early spring, and maybe even winter?
@@Lovelygreens Yes, it can be quite a challenge. We also have dry, sandy soil. Mulching is critical. Just this past week I mulched with a few inches of straw. The difference was astounding. I used an infrared thermometer and checked the moist soil under the mulch and compared it to the bare dirt path just 18 inches away. Under the mulch it was a cool 85F; the pathway was 153F! But yes, we can garden year round and winter/spring lettuces are the best! ~Audrey
I’ve yet to see a slug here, I don’t think we have them….hopefully! We have been on the cold side with not much rain this year. The peas are happy but the tomatoes and peppers, not so much. It will be heating up soon and then the garden will take off. I’m so very glad Maggie is doing well. I’m hoping to get the last of my plants out this week and move on, lol. Have a wonderful week. TeresaSue
