What did you do in the garden today?

[jerrey]

any one close to holts summit mo. everyone seem to be in

 

[nayeli]

I'm excited to check for any sprouts tomorrow! I've been gone for a while =)

 

[3goodeggs]

I got both gardens planted with the starts and the seeds, pack jam full... then I find another envelope of seed, drat. get out the tiller, I need more room.

 

[Searsmom]

Have to work today

wish I could retire! Work so interferes with my life!

LOL! Yes.

The snowpeas survived the snow and freezing temps, so did the sugar snaps! Yea! They're about 3" high. I weeded the millions of weeds that got all excited when I turned the dirt over, so the peas have a fair shot of producing and I have a fair shot of picking them without getting those thorn-things in my fingers.

I noticed the currant leaf buds survived the freeze, I haven't had the heart to look at the blueberries yet. Temps should start staying above freezing now, but we will have another of those springs with a frost mid-April that kills the dogwoods. At least the weather will stay cool long enough to get a fair stack of wood going for next winter. Summers wouldn't be so bad if they weren't so humid. Can't work outside 'cause it gets difficult to breathe. I have to say though, driving through Arkansas last summer was decidedly worse than the humid weather we have here. I don't know how they do it.

Too much rain here now to till over a new area. I will have to settle with what I have or face a losing battle with the killer weeds. Oh! My mint survived the weeds though! A little spotty looking, but coming up bravely! And the asparagus in the half barrel is poking it's shoots out! We will have a meal of those in a couple of weeks.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Pruned the last of the roses, mulched and planted the seedling silver birches.

 

[hosspak]

Update from the Crazy H-Bar Ranch; Good day to all the California Quaker's.

After the quakes, our eggs haven't been scrambled.

It's amazing how the different colors keep coming. We have about 6 dozen in the frig if anyone needs some.

Just took a walk through the garden... wow have things changed. The plants that are in, are growing nicely. The zucchini bread plants have came a long way from seedlings to having buds on them already.

The Sugar pumpkins and yellow squash look awesome.

The herbs and tomatoes are almost ready to go into the garden, just a few more days.

Finally, after 2 years of no buds our Ruby Red has a couple of nice clusters that were hiding, I can't wait...

The apple blossoms look great, I hope we get some apples this year.

"Millions of Peaches, Peaches for me" lol.

And, can someone explain to me how a palm tree, obviously separated from its stump can still be growing?


Anyhoo, although things at the ranch can get a little stressful and rough (God will help us through it). But the garden and the chickens keep us going and add a little break from life's challenges. Just as Gastrointestinal tests always do, this too shall pass.

Have a blessed day my friends. And to my California friends and family always remember, keep your head and hands inside the car and please remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! Thanks and come again!

 

[nayeli]

I bought two 40 lb bags of Peat Humus today to pour on my soil, its suppose to be great for clay like soil so here is to hoping it works magic. I also planted a tomato plant. Not a whole lot, but its progress.

 

[hosspak]

I bought two 40 lb bags of Peat Humus today to pour on my soil, its suppose to be great for clay like soil so here is to hoping it works magic. I also planted a tomato plant. Not a whole lot, but its progress.

A little each month makes a big difference. Any material will help...

 

[jerrey]

any one close to holts summit mo. everyone seem to be in
texas

 

[nayeli]

A little each month makes a big difference. Any material will help...

I'm hoping one day to have good soil, not to mention grass =)