After such a long dry period, we were forecast to get some rain. So, yes, we busted butt getting as many plants and seeds into the ground as possible, looking forward to that. I planted watermelon, muskmelon, more squash, and pumpkins in the North Garden, which was all worked up again.
Unfortunately, the weeds liked the half an inch of rain too and seemed to grow several inches overnight! On Sunday, granddaughter, Ava, was confirmed. I drove the 100 miles to son, Bill’s, to go to church with them while Will worked at tilling between the onion rows and also the asparagus row, plus watering what he could from the house well.
Friends, Sherri and Dara were over on Friday and not only weeded/planted the peppers in the hoop houses but also weeded the onions and planted spots where the plants had died due to the drought. Yes, they should have been watered. But no, we didn’t do it — just kept on thinking that tomorrow the forecast rain would come. I had bought several bags of onion sets (on sale too!) from L and M Supply, making it quick to stick them into the ground. Somehow, we will have onions!
I’ve been very happy at the way our beans, corn, and cucumbers are popping up, even without rain, in the Wolf Garden. I’m not sure how that happened, but we’re very glad it did. (See what miracles happen when God’s your gardening partner?)
As it was supposed to rain last night, as soon as I got home from Ava’s confirmation, I hit the North Garden and planted more corn, melons, and squash. And, yes, it did rain! Whew! I went out after the rain quit this morning but just walking down a row, hoeing in hills for more pumpkins, my feet were huge with clay. Ugh! I’m going to let it dry out a bit before I go back. Our lilacs sure love the rain though. Boy are they ever fragrant! I sleep with the windows open, so I don’t miss a minute of that.
I hope everyone gets the rain for their gardens, nice and easy. No big storms or tornadoes! — Jackie
There is a field across the where our road dead ends. After the storm in April, a large number of rocks have appeared. I doubt the farmer will pick them up but I am amazed at the number of them.
I think we’re in the get-lots-of-rain one month, then hardly any rain the next. Then repeat as we’ve had over 2 inches in the last four days and more to come. This afternoon was 3/4 inch – came down fast but not beat the plants up fast. I’ll pick strawberries in the morning (it was raining on and off after supper plus it was humid) but I suspect it will be the last time. Doesn’t take much for what berries that are left to get water logged. And since it has been so dry, birds, a motivated nuisance squirrel, and a chipmunk to found an entrance to the caged berries to wreak havoc. Due to the lack of rain (despite watering), not as many berries and most are smaller than usual. There is always next year and I will refresh part of the patch as the plants have gotten old.
I think the last lilac bush at my folks house is gone as are the yellow rose bushes. I wore a yellow rose in my hair when I graduated high school – many moons ago. Both were fragrant.
Our asparagus harvest was also less this year due to the lack of Mother Nature rain. Upside is I can mark where we need to plant crowns next year.
Garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, cukes and zukes (sans on plant) are doing well however. One has to roll with the punches. The last 3 years the garlic has produced zero scapes, which has me a bit perplexed.
I’m so glad you got rain! Started planting the tomatoes and the ground where there wasn’t any leaves was really hard and dry – like August! Of course I am make garden in the front yard with my trusty shovel! :). Slow but sure.
I saw the lilacs and could actually smell them! You are so blessed!
Ava’s confirmation was really something wasn’t it. I’m so proud of her! Grandma is tickled pink 🩷.
I found two bags of onion sets! So they are going out also, I have a feeling we all are going to need all the food we can grow. But the Good Lord will bless all who try!
You and Will take care.
Can you send me some of his energy pills 💊, always busy.
lilacs! the best smell of spring! ours been gone well over 8 weeks but enjoy viewing yours. after Saturdays heavy rain i tried to do some weeding but the heavy soil gums up the hoe and hand rake so had to leave it for the winds to dry out. getting another soaking rain(cherry farmers are worried as picking started over the weekend) . i l take all the moisture The Lord blesses us with.yummy looking bacon wrapped asparagus. Will s Always pictured lifting, doing something! what a great team you make. Avas confirmation was a joy i bet.