Carolina Gardening: Come sit on the porch a spell, 1 by Ms_Carolina

Ms_Carolina wrote:
Hey mpszz! Yes, we do have the beadboard porch ceiling and it is a light blue color. I've wondered why and you just provided the answer! Occasionally I had entertained the idea of changing the color, but not anymore. I think I will try to determine if it is the Haint Blue and if it isn't, I'll change it to that. Thanks so much for sharing that tidbit!

silkroad - It's been real hot here, too, in the Piedmont Triad area. We hit 98 yesterday and about that a few times earlier this week. We're thrilled to get a bit of rain overnight. Except for a vacation day yesterday, I work during the day and don't get home until after 6 pm, so that's how I've spent the time. About 7 pm I've gone around and watered what hadn't been watered the evening before. Our weeping willow in the front yard has needed particular attention for watering. The placement of that was not our choosing, but it's there and it is lovely. We didn't cut the grass last weekend in anticipation to the hot week we've had. Seeing some of the neighbors yards that did get cut, we definitely did the right thing for our lawn.

Like you, I've been looking at garden catalogs (paper and online) and drooling. Nope, there is not enough space or money for the wish list!! I'm still working on figuring out where I can plant a variety of lilacs. Have you seen the beautiful yellow lilac that's out? Gotta have one!

Here is a picture of the tobacco barn. It needs some attention and $$ to ensure it lasts as long as possible. One side is beginning to sag a bit in the middle and the bottom floor is doing the same. The inside is a treasure trove of stuff from the original owners; a few pieces of furniture, wooden spindles for weaving (?), old dress patterns, newspapers, wash basins, etc. Even a top for a wringer washer. Anyone need one of those?