Supposedly you can eat Amaranthus seeds like popcorn. If that’s the case, I’ve got a bumper crop.
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@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialSupposedly you can eat Amaranthus seeds like popcorn. If that’s the case, I’ve got a bumper crop.
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialMy #GardenJournal2026 hasn’t been updated very well, but these marigolds have gotten so big they’re crowding out the bed!
I‘m pleased to learn these aren’t “African“ marigolds, but AZTEC marigolds (Tagetes erecta) native to Mexico, so I’ve been growing the authentic plant.
#flowers #bloomscrolling
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialBehold! My beautiful pumpkin children!
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialThe bugs killed the cucumbers, but the gourds are tougher, so I’m showing off my bounty in metal hanging baskets with the lining removed. I think I’ll buy a few that I particularly like the look of and save the seeds.
IT’S DECORATIVE GOURD SEASON, MFERS!
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialI’m not certain which zinnias are the Hudson Valley state fair zinnias and which are the seeds I collected from last year. I think the double or “button” ones are HV.
Maybe the dark red ones, too? The colors are bolder this year.
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialZinnia game continues to be strong!
No powdery mildew ( 🤜🪵) yet. I’ve distributed many bouquets.
They got a bit of a slow start so I think I might start some early and use them as plugs next spring.
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialTBH, I think the powdery mildew and colder temps will kill the #pumpkin vines before The Great Pumpkin arrives, but I’ll definitely get these four big ripe pumpkins.
The only “trick” seems to be plant them early and let them root along the ground.
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialOkra #flowers are actually incredibly beautiful.
@honoriavalemon.bsky.sociallol, the pumpkins have grown a bit!
I have come to the conclusion that powdery mildew is just an inevitability. I tried hosing and neem. #gardening #GardenJournal2026
Let’s just pretend that’s magical sugary snow on these pumpkin leaves.
@honoriavalemon.bsky.socialThe tomato harvest continues to be insane.
Ive made sauce and soup and tomato pie and quiche and salads and given multitudes to friends and family and
They. Just. Keep. Coming.
All of these big ones are Black Krim heirlooms #Gardening #GardenJournal2026
