Not because we’re all that ambitious but because it was going to be 90 degrees today. We sure don’t want to work hard when it gets that hot. But since we’ve got rain coming we have been working hard. Will finally got the two fields worked up and planted oats this morning. I’ve been busy too; so far I’ve planted more tomatoes and onions, Folsom Indian Ruin pole beans, and Provider green beans. I’ve also planted my beloved Bliss Triumph potatoes right in the best spot in our main garden where I can keep an eye on them.

Well, it’s 90 degrees but there is a breeze so when I finish up on the computer, I’ll head out and plant more beans and some longer season corn in the main garden.

I spent a good part of the morning on the phone and computer as our Seed Treasures website crashed this morning. Eeeek! I was on hold for two hours, waiting to speak with a technician while I worked feverishly on the computer, clicking on this and that link on their website. No dice. I finally got huge cramps in both hands from holding the phone and had to hang up. Now, a friend is helping me out who is more savvy than I am. Hopefully the website can be fixed so my wonderful customers can check out all the neat seeds we carry.

Will is out picking more rocks but I hope he’ll only pick one load and come in and rest out of the heat. It’s amazing how cool our log home stays without AC or even fans, due to thermal mass in the logs. It got down to 40 last night and with the windows open, it let those lovely logs cool down so we keep cooler all day. Wonderful!

The dogs gave up on watching Will picking rocks — he’s SO boring

The asparagus is going nuts! Ashley went out and picked a huge basket full and I can pick another smaller one today. This afternoon, when I give up gardening till it cools off, I’ll can it up.

We’ve been having fun watching the hummingbirds. Not only are they at the feeders and our hanging baskets on the porch but also zipping right in front of us when we sit there. Yesterday I was yawning and I swear one flew right through my mouth!

One of our male hummingbirds rests in a tree, waiting his turn at the feeder.

Well, gotta go. Here’s hoping it will rain soon, gently, and often! — Jackie

12 COMMENTS

  1. Wow Its good to hear I wasn’t the only scambleing around that day I’m in oregon and it was hot. We didn’t have the rain but I had irragation water coming and had to pick greens and radishes and do some hand planting. I worked until about 7pm but last snow storm I was inside bagging seed wanting to have my hands in the dirt

  2. Jackie, just wanted to take a moment of your time and tell you how refreshing it is that you respond to those posting comments. Other homesteading type bloggers seem to let comments ‘fall on deaf ears’ so, want you to know that it is very much appreciated!

  3. Girl, Yuma Mini-Me.
    Been following you for years, ole’ Womern.
    Just wanted to say Hello, from Thomasville, Georgia.. God’s own Eden.
    I’m getting tech-y now.. my first “blog” visit, and all.
    Of course… you’d be my first: maybe, my only one!! Ever!!
    Love you and your family, I’ve watched grow up..
    Much love and many blessings!

    PS.. I need seed…
    and, on another more personal note, I remember that “bump” on your elbow. Now, I have one. 7 years, but it just changed… might want to talk to you, before I head the buggy out for the doctor…

    Best wishes! Keep the Sun to your backside, and it’ll always warm your heart!!

  4. Again this year, I am having something eat my young Provider green bean plants. Only the stem is left.
    My garden is fenced with 6′ to keep the deer out, and chicken wire on the bottom to keep the rabbits out. The lettuce, carrots, and other items are ok, and I don’t see a garden pest near the green bean plants.
    If I don’t melt from the near 100 temps, I will replant. But what or who is the lil creep that is going after my (your) beans!
    Erin

    • Oh dear! Be sure to walk around your garden to make sure the cottontails aren’t slipping under your chicken wire because it sounds like bunnies. But it could also be voles as they sometimes eat tender plants. You might set out mouse traps, baited with apple and peanut butter as this combo usually gets them. I’d like to have you get beans this year.

  5. We are having hot weather here in Missouri as well. 90’s the past few days and no rain. It is extremely dry here in an area of north MO and I am concerned about my garden as well as the hay and row crops. I do have hummingbirds and they are so fun to watch! Hope your seed treasures web is up and running soon.

    • We are fortunate to be getting adequate rain along with the hot weather we’ve been having. We also were worried about a hay crop and pasture but that seems to be okay….so far. I hope you get rains too.
      Yep, we got the website running with the help of some wonderful i.t. friends. We had to switch providers as one bought out the other and nothing worked after that! What a screw-up.

  6. I can’t believe the change in your homestead since the snow melted. Looks like a different world. You haven’t mentioned David & Ashley’s Cabin Build lately, how is that going? Or is he just working too much to make progress on his at home project?

    Lisa Ehlers
    Sacramento, CA

    • Yep, he’s just been working long, hard hours at Voyageur Log Homes, being out of the area in many cases. He’s not got the upstairs floor joists cut and hopes he and Will can cut the support beams this weekend.

  7. Here in Iowa, supposed to be 90 about every day. Funny, I have new clean hummingbird feeders out, but we are just not seeing any! Stay cool!

    • Yuck, heat! Hang in there with your hummer feeders. Sometimes it takes awhile for them to find and get used to them, especially if they’re new ones. I’ve found hanging a few hanging baskets of bright flowers draws them to your yard.

  8. I wonder if we’re in for a hot summer? It’s gotten awfully warm early here in Colorado Springs – 81 today and near 90 over the weekend.

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