I had to work today but managed to get home at a reasonable hour. Fortunately, since we only had a tiny shower this morning- the garden was READY!! Of course, as soon as I got home it started clouding up and more rain is moving in. Looking at the radar it looks like it may miss us again- I'm hoping so, because I didn't get everything in that I wanted. But... I did get my cabbage, kale, cauliflower and broccoli plants in and under floating row covers. I'm using the row covers for dual purpose- not only protection from insects but also from the deer and rabbits that are so casually wandering through. This is my first year with row covers and I'm eager to see how they turn out.
Tomorrow, if it doesn't rain too much, I'm putting in my other early crops- my onions and leeks as well as planting peas, radishes, beets, carrots and some greens (lettuce, chard, spinach). I've got little romaine starts ready to go as well.
Gardening season is finally here. Hooray!! Therapy!!
Those row covers are supposed to have a very noticeable difference with the broccoli and cabbages to prevent those darn worms, congrats on the nice weather arriving for you!
ReplyDeleteI know I haven't commented for while..Enjoy all your post on the past year...
ReplyDeleteOh today ended up great with the weather..now we need to hope the weather gets warmer...
My plants need planting badly..
Have a great Sunday..Lisa
I bet the row covers will be a great help as far as the animal pests are concerned.
ReplyDeleteNothing planted here in my area of Iowa.. I have some things started in the house.. They are looking good so far.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard os row covers.
Weatherman says we are suppose to get 20 mile winds.. Rats!!@
I can hardly wait for spring to bust through the clouds and the sun shine for more than one day...
Have a Tiggeriffic Day~! ta ta for now from Iowa:)
Nothing planted here in my area of Iowa.. I have some things started in the house.. They are looking good so far.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard os row covers.
Weatherman says we are suppose to get 20 mile winds.. Rats!!@
I can hardly wait for spring to bust through the clouds and the sun shine for more than one day...
Have a Tiggeriffic Day~! ta ta for now from Iowa:)
Just wanted to de-lurk for a minute to let you know I have been reading your blog for two years now. I love reading about all your adventures with your home and garden and family! I live in West Texas and so envy the beauty that surrounds you! I wish we had lots of trees and less dust! Karen
ReplyDeleteErin- that's what I heard and why we're trying them this year. A few missed worms on the broccoli last year were enough about to send the kids over the edge.
ReplyDeleteLisa- It was SO nice to see the sun. And it looks like this week will be nice- finally!!
Becky- I'm not so worried about the animals as the bugs. Keeping the bunnies out is just a bonus.
Tiggeriffic- I was beginning to wonder if anything would get planted around here as well. But we're moving forward.
Karen- thanks for delurking! I tell you what- I'll send you some of our green if you send us some warm.
Judy
I'm not planting my flowers until after the 15th of May...I don't trust Mother Nature!! lol...debbie
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