March 21, 2026

Getting warmer

I think the weather is finally becoming more favorable, as temperatures are heading into the 60's, almost on a daily basis. I need to get moving on getting my broccoli, cabbage and collard plants into the ground, as it is time. I have spent a number of hours trying to figure out the least intrusive and best way of protecting these seedlings from the bugs that are constantly present in the back yard. It has taken more thinking than actually doing and, as a rsult, nothing gets done.

I also need to dethatch the front yard, particularly the area to the left of our front door. Lots of wire grass, so first cleaning out the dead stuff and then trying some sprays to kill this nasty, invasive weed. I took out my Honda lawnmower and it started up on the second pull, thus, enabling me to cut down the grass that is starting to grow and the weeds tha seem to always grow.

My walking continues with two good weeks, while I lost two days this week due to the weather. Still, I am staying pretty consistent and finding that I am getting more tired than I used to get in the past.

I planted about 100 peas that I presoaked to see if they will come up a bit faster than just dropping dry seeds into the ground. I still have to prep the potato field area before putting the 4 varieties into the ground and get them going.

Lots of fun stuff to do, will still keeping house and also taking a trip north to visit family, soon.