Late planting this year because of cold nights. I planted on a Tuesday (May 1) and the Sunday night before was around 36 degrees. The day I planted got in the upper 80’s & the day after was 91 - my tender squash & cukes got fried. I had to make shades for the tomatoes & keep them up for a week. I had to replace the squash/cukes and 1 tomato plant. The plants have been “hanging out” in the garden not doing a whole lot until last week and now it has turned into a jungle with all the rain we’ve been getting. The plants look like they grew 6-12 inches and the weeds .... oh my. More rain/cloudy days on the way so I’ll have some cooler temps for weeding. I don’t have to worry about too many cukes, squash, peppers or tomatoes this year - a new fire house opened up just down the road & when I asked if they would take fresh produce (and other food), their faces lit up and the answer was “yes”!!
In the meanwhile, it’s been great weather for the fields and I’m mowing them weekly - the yard almost needs mowing more frequently. The bluebirds have already fledged one nest and the deer will be dropping their babies any day. I spotted a box turtle at the edge of one field, laying her eggs. Aside from the heat/humidity, it’s been a nice season - hard to call it ‘spring’ with the weather we’ve been having.
sounds like everyone is having success, other than some dill issues
we are having nonstop rain for a month now. Seedlings have emerged but mildew will wipe out the majority if they don’t get to dry out.
haven’t been able to take the dog and cat for our nightly walk around the property to enjoy the fireflies either!
The cold nights are what delayed us too. Fortunately, the green house helped to keep things going for a while. We’ll be refining that and getting some shelves set up for next year and the winter.
I have really enjoyed the green house. This winter, on sunny days it was nice and warm, and I would sit out there on and old chair and drink coffee. The sun helped me to sleep better-at least that’s what the Dr. said.
Now when it rains, I also go out and sit and drink coffee or tea. I love to watch the rain and hear it ping on the panes.
When we get our furniture moved from Springfield, I will put one of the little patio tables - ice cream parlor style out there to sit my coffee on and give the neighbor lady a place to sit.