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What's Up?My sister-in-law called today and asked What's up with yall latly? I think she ment what were we up to, but with yall I think "What's up?" probably has a whole different meaning, so here you are. The TOMATOES are up! 
The FRUIT TREES are up! 
And off in back, the HONEYSUCKLE is up! The ROWS are up! 
What's coming up? I'm glad you asked. The FENCE is coming up! (Hooray no more waskally wabbits for me!) 
The OKRA is coming up! 
The HERBS are coming up! And ofcourse what's been up? The transplants of Jalepeneos, Banana Peppers, Bell Peppers, Chile (Cayenne) Peppers, Strawberries, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, and a great little variety of herbs, have all been up and for the moment at least are still up, hopefully they'll be down in the ground soon though! What's getting me down? Well, of course the stuff that's still down, and hasn't decided to come up! That would be the rest of the okra, besides the one little plant that's made an appearance, all of the Habenero and Jalepeneo seeds I had germinating, and the basil in my mini herb garden all four of which were in mini-greenhouses where other plants are doing well,(see Tomatoes). Peppers: Habenero(left)Jalepeneos(Right): 
Okra: 
Basil: I'm hoping they just have a slower germination time, I read somewhere on the stew that peppers and okra have a low germination percentage anyways but 1/72 okra/1/36 peppers thats really low. I sure hope they aren't all failures for me I was so looking forward to fried okra with seasoned deer steak, grilled with fresh sliced peppers and onions, that will be so yummy, but much less so if I have to use store bought ingredients! YAY! So much coming along in the garden, I can't wait to get it in the ground and watch it really take off! Showers stopped progress early in the afternoon and we took a drive out to the deer lease (more on that in the other blog) but I'm really happy with all that got done. I'm thinking about putting in the new growth but I hate to have it all freeze out, do yall think it's safe now that spring is making a stand? I feel it nessesary to add, just so no one suspects me capable of actually being skilled with post hole diggers and a hammer, my dear husband, James, is responsible for the construction of the fence. I am simply the "Holditthisthat", as in: "Hold it right there! What are you doing?" "Hold this." "Hold it tight or it'll be crooked." "Hold that board." Haha! *Blush* Helper is just to strong a word sometimes. He also started the holes for the fruit trees, and drove me to Lowes even though he knew it was a strictly garden center visit as well as knowing that I had alot of heavy lifting in store for him. He gets most of the credit for the most recent progress, but I thought you'd all like to see how it's coming along. This blog entry has been viewed 660 times
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It sounds like you're keeping really busy! Will you have to put guards around your fruit-trees to protect them?
Well you've certainly got enough coming up at your place at the moment haven't you?!! Oh I want to be out playing in the dirt too but the weather is soooooo bad that I just have to sit indoors and be content with my houseplants for the time being.
Everything looks lovely! You've both done well. Unlike Eileen we've got nice weather, but it's still very wet in the ground and the air's cold too. Best wait a little while longer before starting anything outdoors.
Looking good Lilyplanter!
Lily, the ground needs to be really warm for the okra to sprout and it may do better direct seeded. It doesn't transplant too well, at least I've never had much luck transplanting it. Did you soak you seeds overnight in warm water? I usually place them on top of the refridgerator where it stays a little warmer. You have really been working hard in your garden and everything looks great.
Lily, you make me tired just looking at what you accomplish everyday and taking care of a baby as well. Don't know how you do it. But things are looking good, and I know you're glad the fence is being put up.
Looks like you have been quite busy. You will certainly have a great harvest after all that protection and care that you are providing. Gosh this is exciting - waiting for growth to happen - work, fertilizer, weed, Yur garden is going to look fantastic.
Love your blog . . . everything is looking good . . . Emily is some supervisor . . . she has mommy and daddy working hard. Login or register to leave a comment. |
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