Fall Bean Harvest

Got my first harvest of fall beans. The kids don't care for them but the wife and I do. I continue to treat for bean leaf beetles.

Hyacinth Bean

The hyacinth bean is putting on a wonderful display now. There is a wooden chair underneath all the growth. The bean bods are edible. I've never tried them since they are attractive to look at, as well.

Bean leaf beetles like this bean just as much as the bush beans. I've been able to treat all beans for them this season.

The bush beans are blooming, so looking forward to the fall harvest.

Planting Bed Preparation

Many people planted grass over the Labor Day weekend. I got a load of compost from the Transfer Station and spread it over my shrub/flower planting bed. The compost was worth the wait. This project started on the 4th of July weekend.

The compost, sulphur and existing soil have been worked together. I will now have the soil tested to see if I need anything else to add to the soil prior to planting this fall.

Bean leaf beetle

Bean leaf beetles must never sleep. This is the second time I have treated for them. Luckly, plants want to live. The beans will grow out of the damage. Although, there is a lot of leaf missing, there still is enough to keep producing growth. The crop will be delayed due to the reduced food producing leaves.