Life and times of a new farmer/homesteader
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I know, news flash here in Oregon. I was really hoping to cultivate today though. It's not like I don't have other stuff to do, but I really do need the soil to dry out enough to go over. Otherwise, I get mud, and when it does dry, I get concrete. The nature of a fairly clay soil. In time, I will improve the tilth enough that it won't be as much of an issue, but for now... It would have been nice to till today.I have two more tomato seedlings showing, and one more chili. One of the most enjoyable things about gardening for me is the small miracle of life emerging from such a tiny seed. Ok, I like the harvest too, but after the winter any sign of new life is pretty special. The robins, the frogs, the daffodils, and yes, the tomatoes. I'm starting to get growth from the Jerusalem Artichokes too. They are just beginning to emerge from their winter slumber. So, since it's raining, I will plant flowers today. Bulbs for the fall bloomers need to go in in the next four or so weeks, and I see no reason not to start now. I'm pretty excited about the palate of colors I have chosen. They span the rainbow. Many purples, as I love purple, but plenty of pinks, oranges, reds, blues, and a couple of colors that I would have a hard time categorizing. One I would almost call "rootbeer." A reddish brown that just looks lovely. That one's a lily. I think I have an iris that's a similar color, if it made it here. I don't know much about flowers, I must admit. I do know which bulb boxes say "Plant now." I have always understood that you plant bulbs about six months before they bloom. I assume that if the box says plant now, I should have flowers in six months. Is that a fairly accurate assumption? Well, I'm getting hungry (I know, another news flash) and I'm thinking of having some oatmeal with hazelnuts and cranberries for breakfast. Little dab of yoghurt on top, should be perfect. I know, it's not my normal "eggs and bacon, potatoes and toast" breakfast, but I like to mix things up on occasion. Peace. Raymond { Last Page } { Page 19 of 181 } { Next Page } |
