A dear friend (and inspiration for starting this blog) occasionally asks me what she should be doing in her garden. Here’s what’s on my garden to-do list this September Saturday:
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1. Take pictures of my garden beds for reference during winter planning. Every year I mean to do this. Every year I don’t and regret it in the middle of winter or early spring, when I’m trying to figure out what was there, and if that green growth is a beloved bulb, sprouts from a perennial root ball, or weeds.
2. Research cabbage worms. These pests are decimating my kale, (my blood boils just to write this) and are beginning to take bites out of turnip leaves. (See evidence below) After some preliminary research, it seems I must remove and destroy all plant matter as these troublesome caterpillars overwinter. More coming on this matter. If you have any suggestions, please share.
3. Weed and mulch fall vegetable beds. A month ago I planted beets, spinach, chard, radishes, kale and mustard. This bed desperately needs weeding and mulching.
4. Research what perennials prefer to be moved in fall. As a new homeowner and new gardener I was gifted gorgeous peonies, which I promptly planted in several locations around the house (including a shady north side bed!). Now that I know better I need to move these flowers to be south west facing sunny back flower garden. Peonies prefer to be moved in late summer or early fall. What other perennials prefer fall dividing and moving?
5. Build new compost bins. My pallet bins need some love. I am going to try out a new system, which I need to put together. More coming soon!
It’s a beautiful day for gardening in the mid coast area. Enjoy!
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