| Feb. 18, 2006 |
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Snow flurries and a frigid 10 degrees this morning. Fortunately, it is cozy in the greenhouses, where I am frantically trying to catch up with the seeding, and hoping for lots of sunshine, so they will germinate quickly. The cuttings and plants we have already transplanted are coming along nicely, so we should have a great selection of plants when the farm opens on April 1. Outside, I have a huge truckload of gravel to move into the new shadehouse floor to level it out. Then we can move the benches back in, and prepare for the upcoming season. The crocuses, tulips, and daffodil foliage is beginning to peak thru the mulch, and I am anticipating the first bloom of the new year. Last year's first crocus came on Feb. 20th. We'll see how that compares to our first bloom for 2006. I've been doing lots of speaking, traveling, and reading, so the winter has just flown by. Now I need to concentrate on the farm schedule, and getting all the plant signs made. We're looking forward to a busy, busy Spring! |
