One horrible gardening sight.

[Steelfan]

My week has been full of ups and downs, but the recent flood in the Northeast seemed to destroy my precious garden. Everything was totally underwater and onions, tomatoes, peppers and so on were layed completely over. I know it seems minor to the damage done to some people's houses, but my garden is important to me. I was wondering if anyone ever has been through this before? It seems like the plants are still rooted in the ground and could come back. I am still sick about the damage to my back yard and garden, but I look at others and know that this is minor.

 

[LMTC]

Bigger concern.....is there the possibility there was any sewage in the flood water? If so, the vegetables may be contaminated, as they can take certain bacteria up into the plant/vegetables. Don't know the specifics, but do know that a few years ago there were a number of stories about contamination of lettuce and a few other things out west from sewage contaminated water.

 

[Steelfan]

Thanks for the heads-up. This is the first time that I'm hearing about this problem. The flooding was done mainly by a creek that runs through my property. I have contacted PA's DEP about the problems with a bridge located near my land that dams up during high water causing a huge water backup on my neighbor's and our land. Still working on this process. Too much Red Tape. Thanks for the reply and warning.

 

[MarkV]

We had a real wet summer last year, no flood, and still lost most of the garden to root rot. It would not surprise me if the damage has not already been done to your garden. Is it to late to till it under and replant the warm weather crops? I am just starting our second planting and will plant again in Aug. for fall crops. Guess our hot summers have some advantages.

MarkV

 

[Paddy]

Many garden plants will go for a late start. Beans can be planted up to 6 weeks befor frost. Our tomato plants peter out long befor the cold. Todays tomatoe plants have little resistance to nature's beasts.

I enjoy my garden as well, I feel for his lose