Another great day to do some outside work.
It made it to 45 degres. Pick up fallen branches. If it stays dry, mow up the leaves on the lawn or rack into the flower beds.
Prune all tree fruits and berries.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Go for it!
While the weather lasts and we have some time off..... do the tree fruit pruning, prune the blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Continue with the garden clean up. Pull old plant materials, then cover with as mulch much materials as possible.
Go skiing, take a short trip, go to the beach!!!!
Continue with the garden clean up. Pull old plant materials, then cover with as mulch much materials as possible.
Go skiing, take a short trip, go to the beach!!!!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Plant and pipe alert!
The temps have dropped below 32 again. Be aware of plant and pipe freezing.
Mulch tender plants, congregate potted plants together and mulch.
Turn on water and let the faucets drip. So much for the recovering cabbage and cole crops. :)
Merry Pre Christmas and Merry Christmas.
Mulch tender plants, congregate potted plants together and mulch.
Turn on water and let the faucets drip. So much for the recovering cabbage and cole crops. :)
Merry Pre Christmas and Merry Christmas.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays
During the next few days, take time to spent time with your family near and far away.
Give thanks for the bountious gardens which we had this year.
Enjoy the weather, family and friends.
Give thanks for the bountious gardens which we had this year.
Enjoy the weather, family and friends.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Clean up garden space
If the weather holds, get out and do the final garden clean up.
Pull old plants, put plant materials into compost piles.
Do one last roto-tilling.
cover garden with leaf mulch, compost or clean straw.
Pull old plants, put plant materials into compost piles.
Do one last roto-tilling.
cover garden with leaf mulch, compost or clean straw.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Chilling again? Watch for Freezing Pipes Again!
Chilling again? Watch for Freezing Pipes Again!
Friday December 18
Showers over the front half of the weekend, with a more organized storm moving in by late Sunday into Monday. BREEZY.
Colder air to swing in behind the system that arrives late Sunday. -> Snow levels will drop rapidly, approaching sea level IF the push of Arctic air shifts just a tad more to the west. However, per usual, cold front may not carry much moisture. Looks very chilly, but drier, for Tues into Christmas Eve for the PNW. Not as cold as last event, but still WELL BELOW freezing at night as Christmas approaches. Freezing fog possible in places.
By Christmas, it should be dry in the PNW, as the action will have shifted to the mid-west and, unfortunately for them (and travelers), the storm coming out of the west / Rockies on Monday could really mess up pre-Christmas travel.
http://ovs.com/weather_cafe.htm
Friday December 18
Showers over the front half of the weekend, with a more organized storm moving in by late Sunday into Monday. BREEZY.
Colder air to swing in behind the system that arrives late Sunday. -> Snow levels will drop rapidly, approaching sea level IF the push of Arctic air shifts just a tad more to the west. However, per usual, cold front may not carry much moisture. Looks very chilly, but drier, for Tues into Christmas Eve for the PNW. Not as cold as last event, but still WELL BELOW freezing at night as Christmas approaches. Freezing fog possible in places.
By Christmas, it should be dry in the PNW, as the action will have shifted to the mid-west and, unfortunately for them (and travelers), the storm coming out of the west / Rockies on Monday could really mess up pre-Christmas travel.
http://ovs.com/weather_cafe.htm
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Water Needed
Yes, plants that are under the eave of the house, right about now will need watering. In the next few days, water the plants under the eaves. Due to the cold water, a lot of leaf moisture was removed due to wind and freeze drying.
Then drain the hoses and store.
Then drain the hoses and store.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Gardens and wetness
Some of the cole crops and cabbage are STILL coming back. The Romanesco burned bad. Most of the leafy veges are gone.
Garlic still looks OK.
Now watch for TOO wet of soil. Dig small ditches to keep the water moving, if needed.
Garlic still looks OK.
Now watch for TOO wet of soil. Dig small ditches to keep the water moving, if needed.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Garden - what now?
As the weather changes back to normal (?), in the next days few check out the potential damage in the garden. Within a couple of days after the temps rise above 32, we will be able to see if any of the cole crops have survived.
Two choices, let the plants try and regrow or if they are frozen, put them into a compost pile.
Yesterday, I actualy saw the centers of a chard and cabbage plant, still NOT frozen.
Two choices, let the plants try and regrow or if they are frozen, put them into a compost pile.
Yesterday, I actualy saw the centers of a chard and cabbage plant, still NOT frozen.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Cold for two more days
Weather report cold temps for two more days, then icey rain.
If you have any veges that are still edible, cover with plastic or tarp for some protection from the ice.
If you have any veges that are still edible, cover with plastic or tarp for some protection from the ice.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Plants going to suffer
With temps dropping to 8 degrees, most of the plants outside are going to suffer and get freeze burn--too cold. Most veges in the winter garden will probably freeze but time will tell. Again mulch and leaves are great protectors.
If not already done, mulch around roses, blueberries, and strawberries. The ground has frozen 1 inch and each day it is below 32, the ground will freeze more. Cover the ground around plants with as much leaves or straw as possible.
Pots that are outside have ALREADY frozen solid, event the 2-5 gallons pots. Place in a warmer area, protected, garage, greeenhouse or mulch and over with a tarp.
Make sure the house vents are covered, at least until the weather warms above 32. To prevent pipes in the house, near the well or in greenhouses, let the faucet do a "slow" drip. As long as water is flowing, the pipes won't freeze. Let the faucet furtherest from the water source drip.
If not already done, mulch around roses, blueberries, and strawberries. The ground has frozen 1 inch and each day it is below 32, the ground will freeze more. Cover the ground around plants with as much leaves or straw as possible.
Pots that are outside have ALREADY frozen solid, event the 2-5 gallons pots. Place in a warmer area, protected, garage, greeenhouse or mulch and over with a tarp.
Make sure the house vents are covered, at least until the weather warms above 32. To prevent pipes in the house, near the well or in greenhouses, let the faucet do a "slow" drip. As long as water is flowing, the pipes won't freeze. Let the faucet furtherest from the water source drip.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Colder weather coming
Cold weather is coming. Next week will have temps as low as 17 degrees. Get hoses that are rolled empty of water. Cover air vents of the house for the next week to keep the pipes warmer. Make sure all water pipes are protected, especially faucets outside.
Put lots of leaves around roses and plants that are more sensitive to cold weather. Fortunately the real cold, below 20 is only a few days.
Leafy veges will usually suffer from the temps around 17. Harvest them and then cover with leaves or straw.
Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower should be OK but they can be harvested and stored in a dry, cool area.
Put lots of leaves around roses and plants that are more sensitive to cold weather. Fortunately the real cold, below 20 is only a few days.
Leafy veges will usually suffer from the temps around 17. Harvest them and then cover with leaves or straw.
Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower should be OK but they can be harvested and stored in a dry, cool area.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Temps
Last night is was down between 27-24 degrees.
Better cover the leafy vegetables, but it may be too late.
Covering plants with Remay or even plastic does offer some protection.
The gardening season may be cut short this winter.
Better cover the leafy vegetables, but it may be too late.
Covering plants with Remay or even plastic does offer some protection.
The gardening season may be cut short this winter.
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