The 60% chance of rain we were to get on Wednesday just flew off the weather map - "poof" it was gone. No rain. I need more hoses and a sprinkler, and I do not have them. I already have three long hoses put together. I'll be taking garden notes for next season, including where not to plant my garlic.
In the 112 bulbs I planted, only 5-6 are as large as the largest one in the photo. The rest are dinky. It was like digging in cement, and I ended up with bruised knees (even with a knee pad). I'll save these (or a portion) for replanting, but will be checking farmer's markets for more garlic (and beets). I'm not sure fall planting will be a good idea for beets just yet. I planted beans and peas and every chance of rain they said we'd get, was changed to no rain. The tree leaves are already turning brown.
