Genovese Basil growing in cell packs. They come to a stage that makes me think of somewhat whimsical things, a “stop and smell the roses…” kind of moment. Little green: tents? mushrooms? umbrellas? smurf village? Something small, festive and cute. I don’t know, I really don’t have that much time on my hands if that’s what you’re thinking. Ha! The picture doesn’t carry the essence of this like seeing it for real. Your thoughts?
This basil will go in-between my onions for protection from aphids, and to keep weeds down in the onions, shading the soil between them. An example of companion planting.
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May 12, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Nan–so nice to see a fellow “desert farmer”. I’m in El Paso. Yes, the wind has been ferocious this year. All is quiet but hot now! Do you use any shade netting in your garden? I’ve only been seriously at this veggie gardening for a couple of years. I’ll keep tabs with you!
May 12, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Casee, Thanks for the comment, and yes it is nice to hear from a desert farmer. The very south end of my garden is shaded in the late afternoon by some very tall Elm Weeds er Trees. I planted some stuff in this area this year that needs the late afternoon reprieve, but next year, because of my rotation plans I will probably use something like that. Also, I have a large, portable tomato trellis that helps shade stuff planted North of it. I will be posting pictures of the trellis later this week.
May 12, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Thanks for the info. I have no trees in my postage-stamp sized back yard. Therefore, no shade. I have ordered “black shade netting” from Ebay. Will report on it this fall.
Keep up the honesty…a worthwhile endeavor. On that note, overwatered and froze my tomatoes this year! Watered the leaves last year(wilt). I’ve spent money too…so must KEEP AT IT!!!