The weather has cooled considerably since the beginning of the month. Overnight temps are hovering just above 32 degrees F. Mom G, who lives 2 hrs drive north of us, woke up to a dusting of snow on the ground yesterday morning.
But the Lot continues to tell us Spring actually will happen. I bundled up in a jacket, knit hat, and planted the following today.
Cold Crops 2019 – 3rd Planting
- (8) Lettuce ‘All Season Butterhead Mix’
- (9) Spinach ‘Bloomsdale Long Standing’
Flower Seed Restart
I also should mention, the little collapsible greenhouse we had purchased did just that on Friday afternoon. We’ve had some high winds with the changing temps enough to cut down some stalks I left standing in the back garden. Irritated is the polite word to use for my temperament when I saw the tipped greenhouse and scattered seed trays.
The whole reason I’m going on about the ruined flower seed planting is I planted some of those seeds again today. They are sitting in the little greenhouse which is safely tucked inside the garage. I have to brainstorm a way to keep the structure from flipping soon because those seeds will need sun and heat.
Ugh – that’s so frustrating about the greenhouse. Wish I had some advise for you but I’ve never used one…I don’t suppose you could place it on the ground (i.e. soil) and tie it in some way to stakes that are securely hammered down?
I’m itching to get into the garden but the dang cold, rain and wind (not necessarily all at the same time!) are keeping me out & making for a slow start to the season.
I was wondering the same, Margaret. I was thinking loops of twine and tent stakes hammered into the ground.
So sorry to hear the weather is dampening the mood in your garden. It’s hard after winter to be patient to get into the garden. Hopefully Spring is just around the corner for you! 🙂