Beans…time to replant and other garden chores!

There’s still time to replant crops for one more harvest before fall…at least here in Northern California.  I just finished picking purple and green beans planted in May so it’s time to turn the soil and begin again!

While I got lazy and just seeded long rows last time, this time I used my “garden ruler” to mark out 12″ squares to plant using the square foot method:

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Green beans seeds can be placed nine to a square foot! I wanted to plant green onions again as well but I like the look of long lines of onions (and I’m too lazy to use tweezers to place the tiny seeds) so I seeded one long row beside my 3 squares of beans.  Now, if the beans don’t overshadow them, they should be good companions.

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Since I work every day but Monday I took time today to do a few other garden chores:

It’s a good idea to trim zucchini leaves that overtake your walkways so you don’t trip and break your neck:

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Check the zucchini plants, even if you picked two days ago, so you don’t end up with huge but tough squash!

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And check plants that may be overshadowed by others…found these lovely radishes in among the Swiss chard…(where I planted them to keep them cool since they don’t like it too hot…and then  forgot them!)

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And, last but not least, one more coat of paint on the chicken coop door…will this thing ever be done…I want my girls!                      Have a happy garden week!

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