The crocus survived and is flowering! From Sunday through Tuesday last week we ended up getting a foot of snow! We had a break from the snow Monday during which we got an inch of rain. While the snow was not appreciated, the moisture was. There was so much that we went from being in …
Tag: garden planning
Ouch
I missed writing last week because, well, read on. In spite of December continuing on as significantly warmer and drier than usual, last Saturday into Saturday night we got some light rain that turned into an icy, crunchy snow when temperatures finally dropped below freezing. Sunday was sunny and forecast to warm up to freezing. …
Harvest Season
Squirrels v. Frontyard pumpkins I think this time of year is almost busier than spring. Spring is all about planting and the start of the growing season, but I’ve had time all winter to plan for it. And while it is all weather dependent on when gardening begins, once it does, it goes along pretty …
Garden Planning
In a week when the real temperature, the windchill, or both, has been below zero F everyday, what else is there to do but plan the vegetable garden? Just as my seasonal allergies get really bad in September and make me look forward to frost, planning the garden during the coldest part of winter reminds …
