Dig Deeper

Episode Transcript

Hi! John Morgan here and welcome to this week’s episode of The Keep Growing Podcast where we take a look at the gardening week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley.  In this episode we’re covering week 36 of 2024, Saturday, August 31st to Saturday, September 7th.

Up first, let’s take a look at the weather.  This week the U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Mason County and the surrounding area to an exceptional drought.  This is the worst drought our region has seen since the 1980s.  For a more in-depth analysis, head over to our website at bobsmarket.com/blog.  Now for some good news.  As I’m recording this on Friday evening, I hear thunder!  Hopefully, we’ll get at least a little bit of rain to help the situation.  However, the long-term forecast is still looking hot and dry heading into next week.

Monday is Labor Day, and it is also the New Moon.  Traditionally, a New Moon means aboveground crops.  This time of the year frost hardy varieties like lettuce and spinach are great options.

This time of the year is also great for looking ahead to spring.  Spring flowering bulbs get planted in the fall, and now is the time to order your bulbs.  This week you can also plant crocus bulbs.  They are the first bloomers in early March, and planting them now will let them get established before going dormant for winter.

Coming up online this week, there won’t be an episode of Bob’s LIVE, our weekly live show on Facebook, YouTube, Rumble, and X on Tuesday evenings at 5 PM.  I have a medical procedure earlier that day, and I’ll be heading home from Columbus. … It’s just a simple lipoma removal.  Getting older is just o much fun.  Anyhow, look for us live on Instagram and TikTok this coming Thursday.  Have a great Labor Day weekend, and, of course, keep growing.

For show notes and a transcript head over to bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing  Also, if you have gardening questions or feedback email me at keepgrowing at bobsmarket.com

Cover image via pxHere - CC0 Public Domain