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It's really cooling down now… What are your plans if any?

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I'm not sure what's going on here. I'm basically just letting the pumpkins run their course to get a few ripe fruits before the cold really sets in. The aphids have been eating them alive for weeks while I've been unwell so they probably won't last much longer. Two of the in ground plants are gone, probably eaten by rats.

I haven't had the chance to actually start the compost bin but maybe when everything else is out of the way I can do that.

[–] PetulantBandicoot@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

I did the same with my watermelons. Ended up with three more of those beautiful suckers. Gave them away to my family for them to enjoy.

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 4 points 2 months ago

My broccoli is getting smashed by caterpillars. I don't think it'll make it to getting eaten by possums.

[–] PetulantBandicoot@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

My corn looked like they just gave up and died. Carrot bushes look nice, thick, and green though.