The seedlings and some bean seeds are in the raised beds in the 90 degree heat. Once again, I think the plants are too crowded, but every other time I’ve thought that they’ve been fine. New this year: sweet peppers, beans and jalapenos. Basil and 2 types of cayenne are back again this year.
To get enough space I had to pull some of the mint that had taken over one of the beds. Despite the heat, my brain said, “Hey, there must be something I can do with a knee-high pile of mint.” Since I was already Too Hot, I decided to make some mint sugar syrups on the stove. One experimental mint syrup and one experimental ginger-mint syrup are cooling on the counter right now. I hope they’re relatively tasty. And while my brain was on sugar syrup, I started browsing my liquors book and notes. I might have to do some spiced liquor experiments soon too.
I need to do something about the other bits of garden around the yard… I broke a trowel trying to dig a spot to transplant some of the mint. More topsoil. More hot, dirty work. Maybe it’ll cool off… but I’m not holding my breath because this is already the second month with multiple 90+ degree days this year.
Still on the list today: 1) Go through the fabric closet. 2) Grocery shopping.
Given it’s a holiday, I think the latter won’t be happening until tomorrow.
tags: gardening, heat, mint, random, syrups, weather
