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Month: October 2024

Going to Extremes

On October 27, 2024 By StefanieIn Climate Emergency, Gardening, Seasons15 Comments

Dyer's chamomile The weather weirdness continues. I still have flowers blooming in the garden amidst the fallen autumn leaves. I can still pick arugula to put on a sandwich. The ground has zero frost in it. Nonetheless, with an assist from Mrs. Dashwood, I planted garlic today even though the 10-day forecast shows night temperatures …

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What Month Is This?

On October 20, 2024 By StefanieIn Chickens, Climate Emergency, Gardening11 Comments

We ended up just getting a light frost Monday and Tuesday, which means only the most sensitive plants were killed. Yesterday I picked a small, ripe tomato and the vine had a new flower on it. Today I picked several cayenne peppers. Friday it was so warm I biked home from work in shorts and …

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And Just Like That

On October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 By StefanieIn Gardening, Seasons12 Comments

gardening season is over.  Fall garden with Mrs. Dashwood and the back end of Sia We’ve not had frost yet, though there is “patchy” frost in the forecast for Monday night and “areas” of frost Tuesday night with an expected low of 33F/.5C. If we do get frost, it’s a week late, though with climate …

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