The turkeys came to
strut their stuff.
The first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis was diagnosed in Worcester county. As a result the risk level in my town and area towns has been raised to critical so the state decided that they would spray for mosquitos. The only problem was the state gave short notice when the spraying was to begin.
So Himself and the Eldest spent their time covering the herbs,
the tomatoes
squash
watermelon
the bee was happy the sedum wasn't covered
The Great Pumpkin was covered
Nasturtiums
Ears of corn in plastic bags will probably turn into popcorn
Geraniums ready to bud
Leggy petunias
How does your garden grow?
It's a rare disease but it's wise to take precautions.
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DeleteYour flowers look good, sorry that you have extra bad moskitos. My flowers al died off when I was in hospital, I must get some autumn plants!
ReplyDeleteNew plants will be something to look forward to
DeleteThis Triple E is scary stuff. I was trying to figure out what I would do with my bees if they sprayed because all insects have the same physiology so the spray could harm my hive. And the turkeys are hanging around my yard too still. Looks like a grey day here so it's a good thing you're home.
ReplyDeleteMy town is a farming town. So lots of people not happy about the spraying. There wasn't good communication with a time table so people didn't know when to move livestock, protect water supplies. Lots of beekeepers upset, I don't know what they did. I loved being away, but it's good to be home.
DeleteI love your garden. We only had cantaloupes this year.
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I love cantaloupe. I don't know if we can grow them here.
DeleteGood to take precautions. 👍
ReplyDeleteBetter to be safe
DeleteHere... nothing. Sad... But the summer was too cold.
ReplyDeleteEs tut mir leid.
DeleteTurkeys, yayeee!
ReplyDeleteWe get regular spraying for mosquitoes during the summer, and they announce ahead of time which zip codes will be sprayed when.
The state wasn't very good with communication. Lots of people in town upset over crops and livestock
DeleteIt is always best to take precautions ...
ReplyDeleteHave a good September.
All the best Jan
Indeed
DeleteThe mosquitos have been brutal here. I apply Off before I go out to water, but I still get bitten. Glad you were able to cover your herbs and such. Your garden is probably healthier than mine.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see if the plastic cooked the plants after 3 days under
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