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Good morning. 57-82F, a beautiful, dry day. I’m the ‘gardener’ for my neighbor for a week, so we went through watering instructions. Lots to do for this week. Hopefully the cukes will get planted today, at least the soil is warm enough. The annual flowers got potted, more pots to fill. They may...

Good morning. 54-84F, a great day to finally plant annual flowers in pots. My helper fizzled out yesterday so it’s my fun for today. I’m also hoping to plant pole beans and cukes at home today. First off is water the CG. We’ve been dry most of May as the hail storms luckily missed us so far...

Good morning. 54-88F. Yesterday I had two wonderful gals plant my peppers in pots while I started cleaning up iris. Lots more of that to do. Today family is coming down to ‘help’ so I’ll put them to work for an hour. Not used to being a supervisor. The flea beetles have returned, chomping on the...

Good morning. 52-80F, I’m off to water at the CG for those out of town. Daughter and a friend are coming early to ‘help’ with gardening. Now to think of projects for them to do. Neither are really gardeners, so we will start kind of slow (?). Happy June, and all the erratic weather that goes...

Good morning. Sic, I am so sorry to hear about your tragedy. Many heartfelt prayers sent to you as losing a loved one can affect you for a very long time. ❤️ Today is the end of May, a very turbulent time in our country’s weather patterns. Here’s hope for all the farmers, gardeners who grow our...

Good morning. 51-80F, and I will finish planting at the CG and start adding bags of l aves for mulch. At least that’s the plan. Then maybe I can begin planting at home and finish on June 1. The weather has been a roller coaster everywhere, hopefully the farmers can recover. Enjoy your day, take...

Good morning. 50-84F, with the birds chirping away. CG seed planting today, coffee group, then starting on the home garden. The iris have just about faded into obscurity, but they were beautiful for May. Enjoy your day, stay hydrated in the heat. Take time for sore muscles.

Good morning. 47-77F or thereabouts. Spent much of the day outside either planting or enjoying being outside. We grilled steaks, they went bowling while I took a well deserved nap. Back to planting this AM. More visitors this afternoon picking up ‘leftover’ plants. Enjoy your day. Summer is...

Good morning. 47-77F, a day to remember who gave their lives so our country can be the best we can be. Hopefully I will plant a few tomatoes at the CG as they are getting as antsy as I am. Mother Nature isn’t always cooperative. Steaks on the grill, family here. A friend is coming over to pick...

Good morning. 45-72F w/a bit of rain, nothing like in KS. Not sure what’s going on today, maybe plant or get stuff ready. Gotta get hail protection for the ‘maters for sure. Hail seems inevitable these past years. Enjoy your Sunday. Make someone’s day a bit brighter.

Good morning. 48/72F, though the temp dipped to 40 with the wind. Planted a few seeds at the CG, mostly helping the new(er) guy that has the enthusiasm to get everything done right now. At home, hubby drilled a few holes for tomatoes with the noisy Mantis so I can get something done here besides...

Good morning. 40-68F and windy. Chuck, the buffet was great, I had a few extra shrimp just to honor you. 😀. DOT is building a bike, hiker path along Clear Creek so there’s lots of construction. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of the year. Planted a few broccoli, cauliflower last night...

Good morning. 46-75F, nighttime temps getting there. Hope to get in a couple hours of gardening before going up the hill for buffet lunch. Then the day will be wasted. I’m hoping to plant beets and maybe broccoli tomorrow at the CG if it’s not too muddy. At least it’s not raining yet. Have a...

Good morning. A bit chilly 36-70F today. Still too cold for plants to be in the ground. We got a nice rain yesterday afternoon, no hail yet. The Eastern Plains got hammered with it though. Sad to hear about the Midwest tornadoes. Coffee group, adding a friend who returned from FL after being...

Downriver, rabbit fencing works wonders with those little critters. One year we lost almost everything in the garden. Not any more!

Good morning. 42-58F, waiting for today’s rain, nothing like the Midwest. That weather is truly scary. Yesterday I got most of the CG ready to plant, but a quick rain stopped that. Moved the plants close to the house waiting for the cold. I can wait to plant. I hope Harry is faring well with...

Good morning. Another beautiful day before the cold night temps return. Monday chores, coffee group, then to the CG for row marking, etc. it’s still too cold for nightshades. The iris are beautiful, with some late ones just beginning to bud. I see lots of work ahead to divide them. Have a...

Good morning. The CG took a lot of my energy yesterday, but it is just about ready to plant. I was hoping to hoe a few marker rows - maybe Monday. WX still has low temps at 40 this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, stay hydrated. Those hot temps will creep in sooner than expected.

Good morning. Yesterday’s 84F was quite warm working at the CG, but my space got tilled and will be raked smooth today. Not sure if anything will get planted. Funeral service this afternoon, relax tonight. WX has predicted low temps in the 40’s for next week, at least it’s not snow. Have a...

Good morning. Much warmer today 50-80F so the CG should get tilled today. Lots of physical work ahead. Coffee group, then comes the fun. Have a wonderful Friday. Stay hydrated and safe.