Mid-Atlantic Gardening: News (not so) good. Part 2, 1 by billyporter

billyporter wrote:
Sally, some days I really wish I had a hammock, but I would be in it for 5 minutes, see a weed or something that needed my attention and I'd be out for the rest of the day. Then I'd have to mow under it, LOL!

LadyG, what an amazing thing potassium is. I didn't know it was so powerful. That's good to know. 2 glasses of tomato juice supplies a daily requirement for potassium. That's good to know too.

At least you took some stress out by changing pharmacies. We had a small town store that just couldn't take the time to fill the order when you came in, even tho they were doing something else, (not filling bottles) and you were the only one standing there. To me that is bad business.

I'm glad the wind missed you! We've had gusts up to 23 mph, but rarely go over that. We have had straight line winds twice and within a few years of each other. The old timers in town said they had never seen winds like that around here. Now we have El Nino's and El Ninas. Weather is changing, or, they are now just naming weather patterns.

Critter, how beautiful! A wonderful Mother's Day to you too!

HollyAnn, I've missed you and Ric. I thought you were never get over being sick, or busy! How is ''Holly's Folly'' coming along? The casserole was most likely me. I grew up on it. The omelet sounds absolutely delicious!!! Sounds like a wonderful day ahead for you! May the sun shine and the wind quit!!

We have had wind for days! Not to offend, but it's like imagining Chinese Water Torture. I can't take the incessent things! Today is calm and the sun is out for now. I walked the yard yesterday, but the cold wind drove me in. We covered 27 tomatoes and other tenders in the garden. My flowers usually come out ok. The dew is on every blade of grass. I think I'll let it dry before going out today.

We don't have a Mother's day visit or celebration. DD is the Mother now and her MIL has a dinner, I think. I'm more than happy to let them go there and have a unhurried day with them.

I need to check the rhubarb. I think I have enough put in the freezer. I may have to re-think keeping 7 plants for two people, especially with horse manure to feed them. I guess it won't go to waste, but I think it diminishes the plant if it doesn't have a reason to rejuvinate.

I took every spear of asparagus yesterday. Anything above ground would have frozen anyway, so we had more tips than usual. It was like getting more doughnut holes than doughnuts!!

Well, that was a book!

Have a great Mother's Day everyone!!

One of my favorite iris!

Purple Pepper