The second planting of peas is up and at 'em! Nice and clean for now, as well... … [Read more...] about More peas!
Archives for May 2006
Seedlings
Most of the seedlings are in the greenhouse now. The next couple of nights forecast for rather unseasonable 32°F (0°C) lows means going for the emergency heating measures! … [Read more...] about Seedlings
First market!
First day of the year at the local farmers' market. It's held Saturdays, 7am to 1pm, from May through October. Today, there are four varieties of the early lettuce, only around 30 units. At this point in the season, it's mainly being there that counts. … [Read more...] about First market!
Stormy weather
It's been raining for days, interrupted by a few hours of sunshine here and there. Not entirely bad, the water is appreciated, but so is sun. We're up to 3-1/2 inches (around 85 mm) in the last week... … [Read more...] about Stormy weather
To the greenhouse
Tomato, eggplant and pepper seedlings heading out from the Milkhouse (seedling room) to the unheated hoophouse for some real sunlight and a taste of the harsher field conditions, before transplant time in a couple of weeks. The small riding mower does double duty, mowing the … [Read more...] about To the greenhouse