As the Garden Grows

  Two weeks ago, I detailed some of the problems encountered while expanding the garden, like wet snow on the field and frozen ground. We overcame those issues and moved on to Step 2: ·         Remove remaining fence posts ·         Install new garden plot posts ·         Install new driveway gates   The work was proceeding nicely, then Mother Nature decided to humble us once again, by stirring up a spring squall. She: ·         Blew 70 kph winds at us, knocking over dead and dying trees ·         Dumped over one foot of snow on us ·         Dropped the temperature to -10°C, re-freezing the ground   Now we play the waiting game until Mother Nature finishes her temper tantrum and gives us normal warm spring weather. For your info …   if you...

Last week I wrote to tell you that there was one to two feet of snow in the garden. Normally, by this time of year the grass would be growing and the trees would be budding. Almost time to prepare the soil for planting. NOT THIS YEAR! I hate to tell you that this year is different. Way different! Of course, getting new snow and major freezing temperatures last week did not help. Today, there is still six to eight inches of snow in the garden and the ground is still frozen! Hopefully, we will see some major melting and thawing with the sun and high temperatures predicted this week. We are still hoping and planning for our usual May 1 st start of the season. Keep your fingers crossed!