In other news, the dang lettuce is starting to bolt. To be expected, I guess, since it has been so dang warm this Spring. I mean, look at this lettuce reaching for the sky! Nothing I can do about it at this point but let it seed out and save the seeds for a fall crop. We're still eating this, but it tends to get more bitter once it bolts.
On a related skyward note, my arched trellis idea is working. The spaghetti squash has reached the top of the arch and it will be interesting to see if it starts going over the other side. The cukes coming up over there might have something to say about that!
And I just have to throw in this picture of a squash bloom because they are so gorgeous. Look at that striking orange color! If you've never seen one, they're about 4 to 5 inches wide (and completely edible). So far, no set fruit on the plants though. Hmmppph! I hope I get to try at least one squash this year. I know...patience, patience.
Well, sorry for the quick ninja post but J. is calling me and I gotta get going. Have a great Saturday!
Wow you sound busy! Our lettuce bolted too we are still eating it because it is Red Sails mostly and its not too bitter yet but I figure when it gets to the point we can't eat it the chickens will get it! Thanks so much for linking up the "The Ole' Saturday Homesteading Trading Post blog hop" this week! Always love to hear what is going on at your place!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Karen. You had the same idea I had also...I gave some of the lettuce to the chickens and they gobbled it right up. I guess they don't mind bitter. :-)
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