Greetings from southern New Hampshire!
We have been in the deep freeze for several days following that snowmageddon that dropped 6-8” on us. A few overnight dustings which the sun took care of the following day.
The boss has really cleaned up her potting area and has the seeds on order, and what we have on hand, neatly organized in a couple of carriers. I still need to run in the plumbing for the main potting table and the side counters.
It looks like I am going to have to remove the plastic cover from the hoop house and replace the cattle panels as at least two of them are badly deformed. While I am at it, I am going to make strong extensions for the front and back ends that will be braced, front to back, at the peak and partially down the sides (with posts). I believe it is the right way to do this, and will also provide for vents and venting on either end. Live and learn.
Our new Honey Crisp apples are potting and leafing out. A couple tomato plants that my sister gave us were cut back and are now growing well. They are heirlooms from Italy, given to her by her friends.
We are getting the itch.
I got onions and cabbage started and they are coming up nicely.
I put them out on our porch for afternoon sun on days it’s near freezing out.
Tomorrow is supposed to hit 60!
Yea!
OTOH, it looks like we’re also going to have a great maple syrup season. I’ve seen them collecting since the end of Feb and the weather forecast for the next 10 days is perfect, above freezing during the day and below at night.
At the end of next week, I’ll be starting lettuce and some flowers indoors. Also, setting up my culvert pipes and buckets for bucket potatoes and carrots.