In the Garden This Week
Heating Up
The summer weather has been mixing it up a bit – cool days (24C) and hot days (38C) and lot’s of in between days as well!
I know that the summer is yet to really heat up so I am already seeing the problem of the high temperatures on the delicate plants. My umbrellas have been working but the winds are challenging some days so I have followed a friends example of building a shade over the top of the beds.
Shade Cloth
Today I have built my first shade over the two hottest beds – they get sun nearly all day so can get very dry unless I pour in more water. Water is restricted now in most cities and Perth is no different. The shading should cut down water loss and allow me to keep to my rostered days.
So here is the process I followed:
Some tall start pickets on the four corners and a brace across the ends and the middle.
I used old PVC to strut and support the posts and shade cloth. It’s light and cheap!
This is 50% shade cloth.
The cucumbers were a lot happier this afternoon so I believe we are on the right track!
Veges in the Garden This Week
Here is a quick update on the veges this week!
Apples are starting to grow!
Siamese Twin Cucumbers!
Eggplant
Zucchini
Spring Onion
The Corn Forest! Over 1.5m high now!
This weekend will be over 37C so that should a big test for my shades and I will let you know how it all performs!
Until next week, have a great week!
The Organic Gardener
