This is my zone 8b Louisiana garden journal.
I turned my cold frame into a sort of “row cover” for my squash to beat the vine borer this year. I have to pollinate the squash in the morning, but I don’t mind since I get rewarded with fresh squash! The St.Johns lily is blooming along with some pansies still hanging around. I was pleased to see another early pink daylily seedling. I was excited to see an Anne Chowning seedling after 3 year wait!
We are continuing to enjoy a steady supply of tomatoes and peppers from the greenhouse. I have been getting the English daisies, foxgloves, and snapdragons planted as time permits. I am particularly enjoying the canna blooms in the greenhouse that are giving a preview of summer with their bright colors.
The summer veggies and watermelon have taken over the cold frame, which has now been converted to a sort of row cover with bug netting to keep out the pests. This adaptation allows for a nurturing environment where plants can thrive without fear of being devoured by insects. So we have a multi-purpose table that can be used for potting up, a cold frame in winter, and, when opened and draped with bug netting, serves to grow my squash free from vine borers, ensuring a successful harvest. The combination of timely care and thoughtful design has turned our gardening efforts into a fruitful and rewarding experience.
Lake Mary Gardens 