I'm really liking the concrete block footers. I was thinking of doing the same thing to keep critters from digging their way in. We don't have hurricanes here but we do have an overabundance of raccoon and coyotes.
Lovely blueberries...I've always wondered how well they would grow here but never really looked into it. Think I might, though, those blooms are gorgeous!
Same thing here, I finally broke down and got some seeds started in cups but I've had to cover them twice this week to keep the frost off. Really odd weather this year.