Summary
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, gardeners are encouraged to take advantage of the safe planting day, particularly in regions where frost is no longer a concern. However, those in the South Island are advised to wait a bit longer due to cooler temperatures. Consistent soil temperature is crucial for plant health, and gardeners are reminded that smaller plants may benefit from additional time before planting.
In personal updates, the host shares a birthday surprise of baby tomatoes appearing on her plants, indicating a successful microclimate. She discusses her recent efforts to maintain her irrigation system, preparing for an expected super El Niño that could bring hot and dry conditions. The irrigation setup includes a system of drippers that efficiently waters her garden beds, ensuring that plants receive adequate moisture without waste.
With a focus on observation and careful management, the host emphasizes the importance of soil health and regular maintenance tasks like weeding. She expresses contentment in having her irrigation system ready for the growing season, allowing her to enjoy gardening without the stress of constant monitoring.
Show Notes
In readiness for a season of thirsty plants, I’ve beenchecking my irrigation system and fixing leaks, breakages and blockages. It is reassuring to know the system is ingood working order before I need it. : o)
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The garden continues to be planted out with more and moregaps filled each day. Although the temperatures have taken a dip – not to frost levels in my garden but enough to slow things down a little compared to last week. : o)
It has been a bit of a mixed bag lately – no gardening wasdone for a couple of days while 21st Birthday recovery and super damp foggy weather took priority. But there was a window where beans and things were sown and planted and this season is well and truly underway. : o) Lots of Love Sarah the Gardener : o) To find out more about my garden and my new book - searchonline for Sarah the Gardener - you can't miss me!
The wonderful garden club visitors came today and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. And just in the nick of time, before they arrived, the conditions for the tomatoes became ideal for my micro climate so I popped them in and now I’m hoping for the best. : o) Lots of Love Sarah the Gardener : o) To find out more about my garden and my new book - searchonline for Sarah the Gardener - you can't miss me!
I’m still busy. I’ve got a garden group coming on Friday so I’ve been working hard to make sure there is something to see and that it looks lovely. But for the most part, I've been assembling my structures. And for the keen listener – the moment of gobbledegook iswhere I meant to say ping pong balls! : o) Lots of Love Sarah the Gardener : o) To find out more about my garden and my new book - searchonline for Sarah the Gardener - you can't miss me! #Gardening
It has been a busy time – I’m absolutely exhausted after atwo day marathon to repair the windbreak around my rosemary hedge in Room One of the The Palace Garden in preparation for the impending El Nino. : o) Lots of Love Sarah the Gardener : o) To find out more about my garden and my new book - searchonline for Sarah the Gardener - you can't miss me! #Gardening