In Illinois there is a saying, "Knee high by the Fourth of July." This of course is referring to the progress of the corn stalks. The corn in the Warehouse Gardens are not going to be knee high this Fourth of July but certainly mid to upper-shin high. I'd say that's pretty good for only planting a few weeks ago.
Today I noticed that I can see the beautiful bright red of the radish coming up through the earth. They aren't ready to be eaten quite yet, but soon. Very soon. I also noticed two zucchini fruit the size of my thumb starting to grow. ...and the magnitude of the pumpkin plants continues to overwhelm and amaze me.
I pruned the tomato plants today and did some weeding as well.
For the first time living at Snow Meadow Farm, I saw a deer through my bedroom window. If only it were November and not June. I quickly rounded Oslo out to chase the deer back into the woods. Success. Little did I know, a tag-team effort can be confirmed. In the dense fog, this night, Oslo and I chased another deer (a partner in crime) across the drive through the field and it too entered the woods and out of sight.
I hadn't seen the deer or sign of deer in days. Wishful thinking. I am meeting Matt in Vancouver for four days this Friday. I am nervous to leave the gardens unattended for so long without my flat-coated warrior to protect our land. A perfect time to test the validity of coyote urine.
Finally, tonight was evening four of fresh greens from the garden for dinner. This time served with Arctic Char. Crispy, flavorful and delicious.
Happy growing, eating and abating,
--Annie
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