Beyond Iceberg: Heirloom Lettuce Varieties Offer Color and Flavor
Ahh, my favorite thread! Such a relief from the politics and doomsday headlines I get hammered with all week.
I keep poking seeds in the ground, even though I know they’ll most likely freeze in April. It’s t-shirt weather outside, and all that bare ground is just too tempting to resist. I’ve got peas, beets, radishes, and sunflowers planted so far. I’m thinking of being daring and planting cucumbers, tomatoes, and watermelons tomorow if the weather holds. Like I said, I know they’ll probably freeze out, but maybe I can cover them in time?
I realized yesterday that I may have gotten myself into a bit of a pickle with the trees I ordered. Me and the family are going to be out of town for a week, about the time those trees are due to arrive!!! So, we’re looking for a cat-sitter who is also willing to pack the trees in damp sand when they arrive. That way they should ok until they’re planted, right?
I should get a picture of my cat supervising my planting. She likes to go outside and just lay in my shadow. We keep her on a leash and harness so she doesn’t get in trouble.
Thanks for the new desktop backgrounds! They’re great!
Expecting severe thunderstorms and flash flooding in and about San Antonio. NWS warns the storms may bring damaging wind, large hail, and even spawn tornadoes. Some areas may receive 5 inches, though 2 to 2 inches is likely for most of us.
I’ve got trays of peppers, tomatoes, squash, eggplant and cucumbers waiting to be transplanted. Except for a line of peppers and tomatoes, I’ve got 8 cherry and grape tomato plants in containers too big to fit under the patio awning.
But, this being San Antonio, maybe we’ll just get the 2 to 3 inches. That would be very nice. :-)
Still harvesting onions, collards, cabbage, lettuce and snap peas. Drat. The broccoli bolted.