Tuesday, February 15, 2011

More rain and cold

Yeah - the mts need a lot more snow and the soil was starting to get dry!!
Fields around the region were being tilled, which is actually normal for this time of year.
Mescalin salad, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts still going well.
Growth on tree fruits has slowed a bit. It was actually snowing in the foot hills and cold, below 33 degrees tomorrow.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Be aware

The flu is going around.
Plants continue to develop and buds are expanding, root crops growing quite fast.
Rhubarb,peonies may need fertilizing in the next two weeks.
Try NOT to fertilize the lawn. The lawns are about ready to grow on there own.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Good weekend

Enjoy the great weekend.
No working,just goof off.
Willamette Valley Tree Fruit Growers Meeting at Roths IGA in West Salem at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

More cold and warm

More cold and warm weather coming.
Plants continue to develop. 20 more days and we can breath easier. Hopefully!!!
Plums in the city are blooming. Daffodils - flowering.
Lesser calendaine - a weed has come back. Control ASAP.

Monday, February 7, 2011

We are spoiled

With the nice weather, we have gotten used to the great weather. We really NEED the rain. We are 6 inches under!!! We need a lot of rain.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Great weekend

Another great weekend.
As we look at what is happening around the US and world,it is only time before these weather events, floods, rains, snow will hit the Pacific Northwest. Being prepared is a great idea.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

More cold weather

All last night it was below 30 degrees, and again tonight.
Pears still showing bud and leaf damage.
Cover peonies, roses, and mulch asparagus.