Augustine's Farm

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

You might give weeding some thought today......perhaps there will be rain tonight. Don't let weeds ruin your garden.

06/14/2026

I've read that Barn Swallows are becoming fewer each year, and wonder how we can actually know that! Well, it isn't happening here. There is quite a few flying about and I'm so happy. They're happy because they build their nests under the eaves of the shed!

06/14/2026

Remember to plant sunflowers every 10 days. If you have the space, it's fun to plant different heights.

06/14/2026

TODAY’S RECIPE

ZUCCHINI GARLIC BITES
1 cup zucchini, grated
1 clove garlic, grated fine
1 egg
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup fine-grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
marinara sauce (for dipping) _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ .
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Using a box grater, grate the zucchini onto a clean towel.
Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture. Grate
the garlic using the small holes on the grater.
In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, garlic, egg, bread-
crumbs, cheese, chives, parslley, basil, oregano, salt and
pepper. Mix well.
With your hands, shape a tablespoon of the mixture into a
small ball and place on a baking sheet lightly coated with
olive oil or nonstick spray. Repeat until all of the mixture
has been used.
Bake until golden (15 - 18 minutes). Remove from the oven.
Serve warm with marinara sauce.

06/13/2026

Thankfully the weather is better. Birds have their days filled with caring for their babies. These are baby cardinals waiting to be fed and another reason why you should leave water for birds.

Even if you don't use feeders, please leave water for birds.

06/13/2026

TODAY’S RECIPE

GREAT GARLIC BREAD
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread, cut into slices
2 tbsp. minced parsley _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ .
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix butter, cheese and garlic. Combine tho-
roughly.
Brush the garlic butter mixture over the slices of bread.
Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parsley.
Bake until light golden brown (7 - 9 minutes). Remove from
the oven.
Serve warm.

06/13/2026

Zinnias will love this weather but will need watering now and then.

Planting zinnias too close together will give you powdery mildew. Not enough air circulating between plants will be your problem. Also, keep then weed-free because insects love weeds and disfigure your flowers.

06/13/2026

GARDENING TIPS

WATERING DURING DRY WEATHER
When the weather isn’t in our favor and it appears that
we’re in for a dry stretch, it’s time to water your garden to
save whatever is still looking like water will help. _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ .
Flowers, especially perennials, need a soaking in order to
keep their roots viable and strong enough to support the
life of the plants until we do get significant rain. Without
enough water as we go into fall and winter, they could win-
ter kill, and that means they are gone.
Annuals can still do well if you water them.
How does your vegetable garden look? Let’s say your plants
are still green and not wilted. That’s the sign to continue
summer watering. However, any plants that have powdery
mildew or rust spots must be removed from the garden. This
shoud be done very carefully. Pull them out and put them in
a plastic bag for garbage collection. Never add them to your
compost.
Trees and shrubs should be watered regularly.
The best time to water is in the evening as the sun goes
down. In the cooler night air, the water will sink into the soil,
and the roots will get what they need. Avoid watering in the
morning. The warmth of the sun will cause the water to
evaporate before it has a chance to pe*****te the soil. _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ .
It’s time to start watering to help all that you’ve nurtured for
so long. It is sad as well as disappointing to see our gardens
as they are. All of what has happened has been caused by
Mother Nature, and we have to deal with what she gives us.
Never give up, gardeners! And if worse comes to worst,
there’s always next year! _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _ .
If you have any gardening questions, please feel free to call
me at 203-532-9611.

Kathy