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Marigold (Tagetes
spp.) is an annual flower that attracts beneficial insects making them a great
companion plant to your vegetable garden.
Marigolds bloom in shades of yellow to orange to deep reds.
They flower continually from summer into fall.
Marigolds have a distinctive scent which helps to deter
whiteflies and rabbits.
There are 50 species of marigolds including African
marigolds, which despite the name are actually native to native to Mexico
and Central America. These tend to be taller kinds and are quite
drought-tolerant.
French marigolds tend to be smaller, bushier, and more
compact kinds.
The smallest of all are the signet marigolds, which are
petite plants rarely over growing taller than a foot. These kinds are perfect
for containers or edging a path.
All marigolds are easy to grow from seed and their seeds are
easy to save and store for planting next year. Directly sow the seeds in a full
sun spot in late spring or early summer. They do not normally need fertilizing.
When watering them, aim the water at their roots and not their foliage. Be
careful not to overwater them as they can rot in too-wet soil conditions.
You can deadhead them as flowers fade and sheer the whole
plant back if they get leggy and floppy –
but it is not necessary as marigolds are generally low-care and will
still thrive with benign neglect.
Marigolds can be cut for fresh bouquets or dried for
long-lasting floral arrangements
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“The ability to feed ourselves in the face of regional or global conflict, weather disasters and with less dependence on a globalized food system -- means we really can improve not only our health, but the planet’s too” - Adam Alexander
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Duane Pancoast, author of The Geriatric Gardener 2.0, all about gardening as we age. The plant profile is on Variegated Sweet Flag and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Mulch to the Rescue by Christy Page of GreenPrints.
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I finally got the sprouted Sweet Potato planted in a large container that I placed in the plot. I'm hoping this year that being in a container will stop whatever critters ate all my sweet potato tubers last year. I also added a thick layer of Bloom soil ammenedment on top of the sweet potato's soil to give it extra nutrients as it grows.
We thinned the Basil seedings and Carrots. See the picture above where I scattered some of the basil thinnings and the Blackberries we picked on a white dinner plate for a little artsy salad sampler.
The Peppers, Beans, Cow Peas, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Zucchini are growing well in all the heat. I'm already seeing some 'Sun Gold' tomatoes ripening and lots of peppers forming. I think in two weeks or so, we'll be having steady harvests of many of these.
Next week, we should be able to collect seeds from the Cilantro and plant something else there in its place -- perhaps start some early fall crops. I'm not sure what yet, maybe peas, becuase every year I seem to be too late in getting those started to get much out of them by the time a hard frost hits.
What are you growing in your edible garden this week?
About Fenton Friday: Every Friday during the growing season, I'll be giving you an update on my community garden plot at the Fenton Street Community Garden just across the street from my house in zone 7 Mid-Atlantic MD/DC border. I'm plot #16. It is a 10 ft x 20 ft space and this is our 14th year in the garden. (It opened in May 2011.) See past posts about our edible garden by putting "Fenton" into the Search box above (at the top, left on this blog).
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Black Cohosh (Actaea
racemosa formerly Cimicifuga racemosa) is
a perennial plant with a base of dark green foliage that sends up tall white
blooms in the early summer. It can grow from 3 to 8 feet tall and about 3 feet
wide.
It is also known as Bugbane, Fairy Candle, and Black
snakeroot. It is a member of the Buttercup family.
It is native to the eastern half of the U.S., where it grows
naturally in moist deciduous woodlands. It is hardy to USDA Zones 3 to 8.
Black Cohosh prefers to grow in full to part shade in rich
soils, yet is fairly drought tolerant once established.
Black Cohosh is a good choice for filling in the spaces when
spring ephemerals have gone dormant.
Native Americans used Black Cohosh for a variety of medicinal
purposes and it is used today in menopause treatments.
Pollinators love it. It is also the larval host for the
Appalachian Azure butterfly. It is deer-and rabbit-resistant.
Black Cohosh can be started easily from seed. The seeds
should be collected in the fall and planted immediately. It will take a couple
years for the plants to flower. You can also divide the plants in the early
spring or late fall.
Black Cohosh: You
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Join us for the annual Garlic Festival on Sunday, July 20 from 10:00am-12:00noon at the Takoma Park Farmers Market. Just harvested and cured garlic is the star of the market and is available for sale at vendor stands. It's the perfect match to all of the market's fresh seasonal produce.
The event includes special guests Tony "The Garlic Guru" Sarmiento, who is a CKC Board Member, and Kathy Jentz, GardenDC Podcast host and Washington Gardener Magazine editor. Members of the Takoma Horticultural Club will also be on hand with gardening tips for the home gardener.
Plus, Chef Sara Hayden of the Vita Cooking School will serve up some garlic-based tastes with recipes to share!
Free and open to all!
Look for the specially marked "Garlic Booths" at the market to purchase your locally-grown garlic.
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, about his best gardening tips. The plant profile is on Cattails and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Little Taro Root by Christy Page of GreenPrints.
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