Today was the end of the first carrot crop this year. Daughter and I harvested all of them this evening. Many were rather small because of clay, dogs scattering the seeds and weeds. Still, this was the best carrot crop we've had yet. I already got seeds to plant a second carrot crop in late August. May still buy more seeds later, if I find inexpensive seeds.
Now that carrots and lettuce are gone, it clears the way to get weeds under much better control. Haven't been able to do so great at that this year before now but still better than last year.
This evening, daughter learned we have not one but three toads living in the garden. She was thrilled! Considering we live in the desert, that's no small thing. To make it here, these toads had to make it across at least 1/4 acre of arid land, past many dogs, streets, cars, people, horses, donkeys and cats. I'm sure the cricket population is what drew them. The crickets have been drawn by the garden and are present in force.
This really is turning slowly into an oasis totally separate from the surrounding desert.
Now that carrots and lettuce are gone, it clears the way to get weeds under much better control. Haven't been able to do so great at that this year before now but still better than last year.
This evening, daughter learned we have not one but three toads living in the garden. She was thrilled! Considering we live in the desert, that's no small thing. To make it here, these toads had to make it across at least 1/4 acre of arid land, past many dogs, streets, cars, people, horses, donkeys and cats. I'm sure the cricket population is what drew them. The crickets have been drawn by the garden and are present in force.
This really is turning slowly into an oasis totally separate from the surrounding desert.
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