I spied my first Luna Moth this year while doing a last round and watering this evening. I was hoping to get a bit more done in the garden today, but something is better than nothing.
Garden Growth–May 30, 2020
Tag: spring cleanup
Garden Growth–May 29, 2020
Mostly been spring cleaning in the garden the last few days and there is still so much to do. At least today I got some seeds in the ground! I will start soaking more tonight.
Hidden Treasure!
The garage bed is one we have not yet cleared in its entirety. This is partly due to the copious amounts of tiny thorned berry creepers as well as the fact that some time in the past someone put landscape cloth over the entire thing which of course is now broken down into plastic fiber-y bits and a pain to get out given all the plants that have pushed through over time.
Today I finally remembered to cut back the old growth on the red raspberries on the southern end, and while doing that I started clearing around the nearby daylily as well…and then I found a hidden treasure.
Garden Growth–9th May, 2019
Violas are starting to open flower which is a relief because I’ve been watching early pollinators hunting for food, the dandelions we’re allowing to grow aren’t far behind. Broke just over 60°F again, and no more 30° range drops at night predicted for a while. Continue reading “Garden Growth–9th May, 2019”
Garden Growth–8th May, 2019
Keenly aware of our predicted 122 day growing season, we’re itching to get more into the ground. At the same time, we’re trying to not repeat mistakes from last year which means more work being put into beds to make sure they are as hospitable as we can manage this year. Another sunny day in which my partner was home early helped. High at about mid 60s°F. Continue reading “Garden Growth–8th May, 2019”
Note to Future Me #11
Stop dithering and either make two small leaf bins, or figure out how to make the time to clear out all the tiny saplings for the larger spot you and your partner picked but haven’t made time to clear yet. I’ve already put too many leaves in the compost, though I did at least make sure to make them somewhat easy to take out later. Sorry about the dithering! Do better than current me, please. [Later Note: Woo! Done!]