The weather is getting cooler - more like autumn. Few leaves changing yet.
I've started filling the planting bed in front of the garage. I'll use it for a nursery for now - 2 Burning Bushes and the "pink" Japanese Iris. (It's purple, oops) I've got tulips and hyacinths from Costco, plus ordered some crocus and Glory of the Snow from the band fundraiser.
I've topseeded the backfilled area on the other side of the walk, added some accelerator to speed up germination. So far, it doesn't seem to be doing much.
Laura Krahn is bringing home a DR Chipper/Shredder this weekend - one of the perks of working there - and we're going to tackle some of the piles of brush. Scott's only interested in taking down new stuff, I really want to get through a bunch of the old.
Looks as though the purchase of Matt's property is going to go ahead. Planning Commission has passed it on to Development Review, and a public meeting is scheduled for October 1. We'll close whenever it is Matt can close on the rest of the property, it'll make everything easier for him, and there's no reason we can't wait.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
September 7, 2007
The patio, save a few fill in stones, is done. Tomorrow it will rain, but today was hot and miserable. 95º, humid. At least there was a breeze.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
September 2, 2007
The infernal trenching, at least across the patio, is complete. We started backfilling and gravelling yesterday. 2 pallets and a circle kit of Paventia Ancient Rome pavers and 2 yards of fines are being delivered this week.
Today is clear and (so far) crisp. 43º right now, heading for high 70s. Lovely.
Tomatoes are slowing down. Beans need picking, some of the pods are too old and drying on the plants. Corn was a disappointment, but I didn't expect much. The patio hasn't interfered with the pumpkins, they are starting to turn orange. at least 5 of them. Yeah!
One of the burning bushes dried out and appears dead. I'll cut it back, plant it somewhere out of the way, and see if it returns in the spring. No expectations, but it doesn't hurt to try.
Today is clear and (so far) crisp. 43º right now, heading for high 70s. Lovely.
Tomatoes are slowing down. Beans need picking, some of the pods are too old and drying on the plants. Corn was a disappointment, but I didn't expect much. The patio hasn't interfered with the pumpkins, they are starting to turn orange. at least 5 of them. Yeah!
One of the burning bushes dried out and appears dead. I'll cut it back, plant it somewhere out of the way, and see if it returns in the spring. No expectations, but it doesn't hurt to try.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
August 21, 2007
The grading is DONE! Lovely cool weather continues, thank GOD! We got the rest of the grading done today, tomorrow some trench digging, then the chipped stone can go in and I'll order the dust and bricks. Ack!
Forecast is for dry weather through Thursday, chance of rain Friday and Saturday.
The flower beds are neglected. I haven't even peeked up front lately, beyond driving by and seeing everything sad and wilty. I should move the sprinkler up there, just to open up the soil for the rain we might get on the weekend.
Pumpkins are growing while you watch - big and fat. i hope the trenching doesn't bother them too much - if so, we may be carving green ones this year. Beans are still going great guns, tomatoes too. Have picked some jalapenos, no green peppers to speak of. Something's eating them, I think. I pulled out all the carrots, such as they were. Next year I won't bother. Once the patio's in, I'm going to seed more lettuce and spinach. The bed is empty, there's no reason not to.
Forecast is for dry weather through Thursday, chance of rain Friday and Saturday.
The flower beds are neglected. I haven't even peeked up front lately, beyond driving by and seeing everything sad and wilty. I should move the sprinkler up there, just to open up the soil for the rain we might get on the weekend.
Pumpkins are growing while you watch - big and fat. i hope the trenching doesn't bother them too much - if so, we may be carving green ones this year. Beans are still going great guns, tomatoes too. Have picked some jalapenos, no green peppers to speak of. Something's eating them, I think. I pulled out all the carrots, such as they were. Next year I won't bother. Once the patio's in, I'm going to seed more lettuce and spinach. The bed is empty, there's no reason not to.
Monday, August 20, 2007
August 20, 2007
It was cool! this morning -- 40º when I got up. The sun's shining, and no rain in the near forecast.
The patio project continues.
Aug 5 - scribed line and removed sod
ponder, ponder
Aug 14, 15 - removed existing base stone (1" mixed)
Aug 17 - ordered 2 yards top soil, 2 yards 3/4" clean for delivery Monday
Aug 18, 19 grading. Ugh, this is heavy, grunt work. Bought new yard cart, blew out the bottom of the old one hauling rocks.
We've easily removed 20 wheelbarrows of big rocks, what kind of backfill is that?!
The patio project continues.
Aug 5 - scribed line and removed sod
ponder, ponder
Aug 14, 15 - removed existing base stone (1" mixed)
Aug 17 - ordered 2 yards top soil, 2 yards 3/4" clean for delivery Monday
Aug 18, 19 grading. Ugh, this is heavy, grunt work. Bought new yard cart, blew out the bottom of the old one hauling rocks.
We've easily removed 20 wheelbarrows of big rocks, what kind of backfill is that?!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
August 1, 2007
Ah, August. Back to more temperate days, cooler nights. NOT! 95º today, 95º tomorrow. It's barely going to get down to 70 overnight. Ugh. Scattered showers in the forecast for tomorrow night, but that means they'll all be scattered somewhere else.
Picked a handful of raspberries today. There's more on there but I was too lazy to pull off the nets. I'll get 'em tomorrow. The birds have been busy on the ones not covered, though. buggers. There are more green beans, too. And the corn is tasselling. Will we maybe get a cob or two?
Picked a handful of raspberries today. There's more on there but I was too lazy to pull off the nets. I'll get 'em tomorrow. The birds have been busy on the ones not covered, though. buggers. There are more green beans, too. And the corn is tasselling. Will we maybe get a cob or two?
Saturday, July 28, 2007
July 28, 2007
Thunderstorms in the forecast. Thursday and Friday were beastly humid and hot - 95º. Today is cooler, with a slight breeze. It rained a tiny bit earlier - not enough to prevent Scott from getting the grass cut.
There are Jalapenos on the plants! And raspberries are starting to ripen. The cluster tomatoes are starting to colour, and the cherry tomatoes too. I've had 3 so far. A couple of the yellow pear tomatoes too. I'm interested to taste them. There will be more beans for dinner tomorrow. Next weekend I think I'll get a new planting of spinach in. It might still be too hot, but if I keep the soil moist, it should be fine.
There's blight on some of the tomato leaves. Joe has it worse. I've pulled off the affected leaves, and so far the fruit looks fine. Discovered one small pumpkin, I haven't checked for more. Once there are three, I'll pull off the rest of the blossoms to conserve energy.
There are Jalapenos on the plants! And raspberries are starting to ripen. The cluster tomatoes are starting to colour, and the cherry tomatoes too. I've had 3 so far. A couple of the yellow pear tomatoes too. I'm interested to taste them. There will be more beans for dinner tomorrow. Next weekend I think I'll get a new planting of spinach in. It might still be too hot, but if I keep the soil moist, it should be fine.
There's blight on some of the tomato leaves. Joe has it worse. I've pulled off the affected leaves, and so far the fruit looks fine. Discovered one small pumpkin, I haven't checked for more. Once there are three, I'll pull off the rest of the blossoms to conserve energy.
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