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That looks wonderful. If I can’t find red ones I’m going to dig some earth worms. We have tons of them here.

Am I late? I hope it’s not all gone. Like MM it’s the only way I can enjoy those amazing looking rolls. Mine because of gluten issues. I’m bringing Stash Double Bergamot tea and I’ll share. Just the thought of biting into those rolls makes me drool. This is SUCH a good idea, Dee. Thanks. Mmm mumble, num, murmph, of my. 😋

Highest numbers found on the west, east, and south coasts, and in the the middle of the northern areas. All with major airports and huge populations. Did anyone happen to notice where the Covid outbreak started in the US?

Congratulations , Joyfilled Redhead and fiancé. Good job at keeping the wedding expenses low. The wedding is never about the size or the cost it is always about the commitment you make to each other. And congratulations Joyfilled and Mr. Joyfilled on gaining a new family member. You are giving this new couple more than a wedding. You are passing on the lessons of frugality, being aware of future needs, and how to fill life with joy no matter the situation. All precious gifts to give.

There is a difference between red composting worms and earth worms. The earth worms you dig from your yard will go deeper into the soil and not compost nor reproduce nearly as well as red composting worms which stay closer to the surface. It depends on what your goal is with the worms. If your goal is the compost and worm ‘tea’ then red worms are best. Earth worms will do that but are better for fishing or deep aeration. I’ve checked on live red worms at our local Walmarts and none of them carry them and even online I found not available or sold out notices. Now why would they be sold out? More people fishing than usual? Too hot to ship perhaps? Strange.

MM, one thing I have learned about container plants is if they don’t have really rich soil and even if they do have to begin with they need regular feeding. Your tomatoes may just be too young yet for flowering or they might need specific fertilizer for blossoming. Most fertilizer is high in nitrogen which encourages green growth. Phosphorus will encourage fruiting. Your squash look good. Mine always get powdery mildew. We’ll see this year. I love the big flowers and butterflies among you veggies. It makes them decorative as well as functional. DM4 our weather has been similar. Strange year all around.

I’m pondering that question too. I’m ready to introduce them to my beds but the reviews on Amazon aren’t too promising for the price. Still, red worms used for fishing, which do work, are over $4 a dozen individually.. How well do worms ship in 90° weather?

Oh my, you do have a lot coming in, Kappy. My cucumber plants are only six inches high, my beets about four inches but I am starting to harvest chard and cherry tomatoes from the greenhouse grown plant. I just saw the summer weather forecast. Most of the Midwest if going to be above average temps through September and we’ve already had way above average temps in June. That might give us an edge on fall crops but it probably means a lot of green stuff going to seed early. I’m going to try to adjust my planting schedule to accommodate the prediction.

I can attest to that. I have a Gemini son who that describes exactly.

The last link Pioneer Woman put up is especially helpful. It is the link to the stealth garden “search” that brings up almost two dozen links. I have been reading through some and found some very interesting info in them along with links within the links. Those links don’t necessarily have the exact words in them but if any of you find a link that is connected please post it here.

Ohhhh, good ones PW. Thanks.

Thanks for the update PW I will try some as soon as I get them growing. I wonder if they would be more tender if cooked a bit longer. Or if parboiled then sautéed? 👍

Hope you all had a SUPER DAY. 🎂🎂🎂🎂🍕🍕🍕🍨🍨🍨🍨🍨

DH and I have only had one credit card and that was over fifty years ago. We bought a couple of appliances from Sears on credit and ended up paying forever to get them paid off. We agreed no more. That was before points and money back plans. We have borrowed to buy our homes and a few vehicles from the bank we’ve done business with for over sixty years but we saved up for everything else. We have debit cards we use often, even online, but that’s it. I’m sure we are probably the last of a dying breed but we pay by cash or check for bills.

I love them MM. Grocery stores are depressing and you’ve managed to make the trip MUCH more fun!! Now I will be looking for ways to liven my own trip!

I did add you to our list. Euphrasyne. I am absolutely delighted at the number of members who are not only doing urban ‘farming’ but sharing their journey with us. 14 and counting. That has led me to wonder how many other Urbanites and physically challenged people like me are changing their lives and their yards/decks to accommodate the rising prices and the supply problems. Each time we are out and about (not often I can assure you) I try to pay attention to yards and decks. I have lived in this area most of my life and I know a lot of the people and I have seen gardens small and large popping up where manicured lawns used to be. I have noticed more vegetable plants in containers on decks and in beds around houses where flowers used to be and each time I want to stop and congratulate the people on their wise choices. Some of this is from necessity but I’m hoping some of it is because people are seeing a future need to be more self reliant. What are you seeing in your area?

That is a SUPER urban garden, Euphrasyne. You WILL let me put you down as an official challenge, won’t you. That garden can give all of us encouragement. I am really enjoying these pictures. I especially like your perpetual projects and am envious of your peach tree. We have pears and apples but the rest of the orchard is now gone.

That is a wonderful story Dee. Just wonderful!

Have a GREAT day.

Congratulations DM4. Now let the fun begin!

That is great to hear, Joyfilled. All of it. They might have a tough start but I’m guessing Mom and DD will be there for them.

I’m not sure on prices this year but I can suggest you check with your county to see what regulations there are for selling various foods. Some you can sell baked goods without kitchen inspections but require it for perishable foods. Some won’t even allow perishables. Best to check first. The people running the Market might have a list of rules as well. Check to see if they have a hand out. That might change your plans.

Pauline, they say the third time is a charm, or some such. I sure hope so for your sake and mine. I will be planting lettuce again for the third time today and hoping it’s not going to be too hot for them. We are having some really strange weather here. Predicted to be 100° here Tuesday and it’s not even mid June yet! Joyfilled, I used to plant tomatillos years ago. I am contemplating trying them again. We will, of course, be needing your salsa recipe in the future.