The 2024 Garden Year
January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
I love a garden the morning after rain & yours looks as though it has responded beautifully!
ReplyDeleteFun seeing the overall views of your garden Phillip. I know what you mean about the mosquitoes patrolling the garden. The heat is enough to keep me inside let alone the mosquitoes.
ReplyDeleteHi Philip... amazing... there is so much texture and interest in your gardens... I tend to appreciate the style that you aspire to more and more as I grow older and more experienced in the art of gardening... you are a true expert... we have had just enough rain this season to keep things green and growing... after another horrible and damaging winter, spring and summer are making up for it... take care, Larry
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking marvelous, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteWith all the rain so far this year, the mosquitoes are the worst they have been here in Mid TN in the 5 summers we've lived here.
Even so, they usually leave me alone. (My wife is not so lucky.)
So, for the first time, we've resorted to using DEET ("Off") and also experimenting with a 20% picaridin repellent spray. So far, both seem pretty effective. I'm also hoping they keep the ticks away after I had one attach to me earlier this year in a delicate spot. Not fun.
Stay cool and enjoy those early mornings in the garden -- one of my favorite times of day during the summer! :)
Thanks for the tip Aaron. I am going to order some of the picaridin spray.
DeleteIf it wasn't done last month, it's time to postpone it until cooler weather except for a few things that are quickly out of the way done early in the morning. Things look good at your place.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Phillip, I love gardening, but not heat, humidity or mosquitoes! It's been so rainy this year that I can't get anything done either. But boy is it green out there!
ReplyDeleteLike you we are getting ample rain, and as a result, ample weeds. Unlike you I don't mind the heat and humidity.
ReplyDeleteCatching up on some of my favorite blogs! Your garden is coming through the summer well. I am always thankful for the rain. Deep green and wet here, with another thunderstorm brewing today. The weeds are rejoicing, but no way can I work in this heat and humidity. Mosquitos don't bite me, but they treat Lou as a gourmet meal.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful as always Philip. Ha, I was just complaining about the heat and mosquitos too. I hate them. They do bite me, but not as bad as they do some people. Still, they're really irritating. We got more rain this morning, which is weird. I'll be out dumping all the places water collects this afternoon. Love seeing your garden.~~Dee
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