tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post949054276920770818..comments2024-02-14T20:37:40.921-05:00Comments on 500 Dollar Tomato: Beam Me Up ScottieTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-90085012171469379192012-03-27T17:29:41.335-04:002012-03-27T17:29:41.335-04:00As Leigh says, we're more in tune with the wea...As Leigh says, we're more in tune with the weather when we garden . . . and also when we're out and about in it several times a day because of taking care of animals, getting in wood, doing basic homestead/farm chores. I remember distinctly once on a trip back to Illinois to visit my folks (who were typically suburbanites) what the temp was of a morning. They both looked at me like, "I dunno. Why does it matter?"<br /><br />Here in northern MN, trees are barely budded out but no blossoms so far so I think we'll squeak by this week of freezing temps with no lasting effects. I hope.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-42539106719134266452012-03-26T21:55:42.646-04:002012-03-26T21:55:42.646-04:00That is so true about becoming in tune with the we...That is so true about becoming in tune with the weather when you garden. We first moved to NC in '95. It rained all the time! And then came the drought. Actually, I suspect change is more normal than we humans realize. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-73741442245394790512012-03-26T19:43:32.336-04:002012-03-26T19:43:32.336-04:00I have to admit that I've mowed the grass thre...I have to admit that I've mowed the grass three times already this year. Last year I tempted fate and planted the tomatoes and peppers April 1st. They should have been in the ground two weeks ago! We are in for something that's for sure. <br />Live long and prosper.wvhikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581259093210091348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-12267341177994531322012-03-26T13:43:05.233-04:002012-03-26T13:43:05.233-04:00Yeah I think the fruit trees are doomed but is tha...Yeah I think the fruit trees are doomed but is that really anything new? It seems that fruit harvests are hit and miss, feast or famine from year to year. Frustrating for sure. <br /><br />We are buying some shade cloth this year. Our Green Peppers just couldn't take the direct sun. I don't think I'll be doing anything near as cool as Dani did (check out her blog) but we're starting to plan for that eventuality. Not an IF but a WHEN.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-70291678665742117412012-03-26T09:37:51.546-04:002012-03-26T09:37:51.546-04:00Yes, Mother Nature went with early spring this yea...Yes, Mother Nature went with early spring this year and everything is in bloom - including fruit trees. And tonight we're getting whaloped with 23 degree deep frost so I'm afraid everything that's blooming is going to die off and I won't see any fruit this year :(Jenny Rottingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559432369642740389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-61663063889504895492012-03-26T08:50:19.849-04:002012-03-26T08:50:19.849-04:00I waited too long to plant lettuce because I kept ...I waited too long to plant lettuce because I kept waiting for the freezes to hit. I hope to get at least a couple of harvests before the heat kicks in.<br />Love the photo of the tree branches!daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-53308704931946981102012-03-26T06:57:47.807-04:002012-03-26T06:57:47.807-04:00The weather here in MN is just as crazy. It's ...The weather here in MN is just as crazy. It's all anyone is talking about - how early the spring is. We have to MOW. Do you hear that? MOW!!! Before April! I don't think I've ever seen that before. :) And the only reason I'm not sticking veggies in the ground yet is because we don't have the spot prepared on our new farm yet! <br /><br />Good luck with your extended growing season, and enjoy Mother Nature's Early gift!Amy Dingmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955555538158746355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-83611780817879600752012-03-26T06:12:06.668-04:002012-03-26T06:12:06.668-04:00Tami - With an extended growing season, perhaps yo...Tami - With an extended growing season, perhaps you could even get another crop sowing in this summer.<br /><br />If all else fails - I can highly recommend a shade cloth veggie patch - to take the edge of the effects of the heat :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059935180600513762.post-77942588717834105592012-03-26T05:13:51.608-04:002012-03-26T05:13:51.608-04:00I agree this year is very unusual. Normally, when ...I agree this year is very unusual. Normally, when we get back from our spring trip, we're thrilled if the snow is mostly melted. This year? --GREEN grass, Forsythia in bloom ( a full SEVEN weeks early!), daffodils up, fruit trees budded. Only, now---its 24 degrees as I write this. So, the question is, will it KILL the fruit trees or just push them back. I hope you don't get any surprises like that.......Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com