Even die-hard gardeners need to take time off now and then. It's Spring Break at the college where I teach, so I'm taking time off from the day job as well. But that doesn't mean the vacation extends to Hunters Acres. No, no no! We've been busy moving the 200 New Guinea Impatiens into the back room to protect them from the cold (34 degree!) nights we've had over the last few WEEKS! This is unheard of in this area, at least for the last 16 winters that I've lived here. Then the next morning we reverse our steps and move the cold-tender New Guineas back out to the back. Then back inside for the night, outside the next morning.... You get the idea. We are totally over this winter weather. It's been a long, cold winter, but the fruit trees are mostly loving it, even though they are fruits specific to this area in that they are low-chill varieties.
The other big project has involved the seeding of several varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs: from alyssum to zinnia (really! No Kidding!) and almost everything in between. The list includes:
- Alyssum
- Basil
- Zinnia (several colors)
- Pumpkins
- Gourds
- Cantaloupe
- Lettuces
- Morning Glory
- Moonflowers (more! since those I mentioned in February)
- Nasturtiums (these new ones are red Empress of India)
- Marigolds,
- Larkspurs (yes, more again)
- Hollyhock Summer Carnival (again, more!)
- Dalmation Delphiniums
- and the list goes on!
