RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/110605519446508826

So, I noticed that compared to 2023, the #peonies have reached past peak 10 days earlier...

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About to plant a few more #HopiBlueCorn plants in my gated home garden. I have four that are doing very well in the garden, but a couple have been struggling. I also have mini-cucumbers and summer squash and a couple more #CaveBean plants that are ready to go into the garden as well! And thanks to last night's #rainstorm, the #rainbarrels are full again.

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Speaking of #Bolting, I'll be moving the lettuce and other greens over to the shadier side for the next few days. I don't want them to succumb to the same fate as the #RedCabbage!

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#Bolting: Why Vegetable Plants Bolt & How to Deal With It

Published on March 17, 2024
By Melissa J. Will

"What is bolting?

We use the term bolting when a vegetable produces flowering stems before we’ve had a chance to harvest the crop. We say 'my lettuce has bolted' to mean it has shifted from vegetative growth to its reproductive stage and is no longer savory as a food crop. It will likely taste bitter and unpleasant.

"Along with lettuces, other vegetables and herbs that can bolt are non-fruiting food crops we grow for their edible roots, stems, or leaves. This includes basil, broccoli, radish, and more. There is a list here.

"There is nothing abnormal about flowering and producing seed—that’s basic survival through reproduction for plants. It’s the timing that’s the problem for the gardener when the end goal is food growing."

https://empressofdirt.net/bolting/

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Well boo. My #RedCabbage *might* be bolting. I'm sure all the weather changes contributed to the process. Once #Bolting starts, it cannot be stopped. So, I'll collect the seed and start a new batch (these were obtained from a local farmstand as seedlings, not started from my seed).

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This feels like a little green miracle. I got seeds to the sidr tree as part of my #ClimateChangeGardening project where I give out seeds, cuttings, seedlings of edible plants that thrive in heat and won’t lose their crops to unexpected frosts/winter heat waves.

6 months after it germinated (2024), a rabbit destroyed the tree, leaving only a bit of roots left. It resprouted in 2025 and now the tree is flowering! 😊💚

Building #Resilience in Your #Garden for Challenges

April 17, 2024 by Hellen James

"Gardening can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. From unpredictable weather patterns to pests and diseases, maintaining a thriving garden requires resilience. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to build resilience in your garden, ensuring it can withstand whatever challenges come its way.

Takeaways
1. Choose resilient plant varieties suited to your climate and soil conditions.
2. Improve soil health with #compost, #WormCastings, and cover crops to support plant resilience.
3. Implement water-efficient strategies such as #DripIrrigation and #rainwater harvesting to conserve water.
4. Utilize #NaturalPestControl methods like introducing beneficial insects and #CompanionPlanting.
5. Adapt to changing climate conditions by incorporating climate-resilient gardening practices.
6. Plan and prepare for each season to optimize plant growth and resilience.
7. Foster #biodiversity through companion planting and native plant selections to enhance garden resilience.
8. Create microclimates to tailor growing conditions to the specific needs of your plants.
9. #Mulch to suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and retain moisture for improved resilience.
10. Embrace #SustainableGardening practices to build long-term #resilience and environmental #stewardship.

Full article:
https://unifiedgarden.com/building-resilience-in-your-garden-for-challenges/

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So, I don't agree with all the solutions in this article, but the shade-cloth idea is one my neighbor uses successfully. And yeah, I would think a "hoop house" could be crafted from willow woven together, instead of PVC pipes (another topic to research), and sheets used rather than plastic to cover it.

16 Ideas for Shading Your Plants From the Sun

By: Author Jamie

Shading your garden plants offers more advantages than simply protecting them from the sun and avoiding wilting. It requires a scientific approach to achieve effective results.

Learn more:
https://whyfarmit.com/shading-for-plants/

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