Fingers crossed it will survive! These are apparently fairly hardy and with the right conditions will yield two crops of orangey-lemons (cross between a lemon and mandarin orange).
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Patio wall
Lemon Verbena, Meyer lemon tree, herb wall, and passionfruit vine. One of the sunniest spots in the yard.
new veggie beds
I think my next step is to build raised beds. The native soil is too poor and I keep pulling the hose over everything when watering.
Slug fence
Copper mesh to keep slugs away - so far it is working! Lettuce transplants from the farmer's market, and spinach from seed (finally starting to do okay - planted in February!)
Kiwi
Slowly starting to climb its trellis. The neighbours have a huge pair that is taking over their deck and flowering like crazy.
Carrot bucket
Growing them in a bucket means they can be moved, there are fewer pests, and they don't hit rocks which make them bend.
Corn
On a whim, I thought I'd try growing corn in a container. People have done it, but with much more light than I. It's a long shot, but fun to try anyways.
Little leeks
These poor little guys get so little light - I planted them in March or so, and they're only this big. Don't know if I'll have leeks for the winter! I think I'll have to start them indoors, along with most things. Live and learn!
Aphid farm
Normally I like farmers, but the ants have taken to farming aphids on my raspberries and apple tree. I've banded the apple tree and keep spraying them off with water, but the raspberries are something else. Anyone have any ideas?
Shiitake log
I mail-ordered this mushroom-impregnated log from Winnipeg. It's supposed to grow mushrooms, but nothing yet. I think it's too dry.
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