So (knock on the proverbial wood), the vegetable garden is doing much better than the herb garden did. I have Squash!!! Very excited about this. Also the beans, peas, and tomatoes are blooming. There is hope...for fresh veggies after all!
The only thing that survived in the herb garden is Cilantro--ie 1 out of 11 plants from seed. But it has good days and bad days. Even the lemon grass, which I have had for a few years now and a basil which I was given, seem to be putting up a decreasing fight. Ironically, two cilantro (?) plants have decided to make their way to the veggie garden (still not sure how that happened) and are doing quite well. Well, except for the fact they are growing under the squash plant...
Not a very promising outlook for rain. We are now at a "very high" fire danger. I counted 10 fires around us this afternoon. As the plants around the park are drying and wilting, I look at my garden, which though I do not water it every day, is still green and fairly healthy. It is incredible that so many people were able to farm in this environment for such a long period of time (without the ease of faucets and hoses especially).
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Plants
The trip home was good. Left after work on Sunday and got back late Wednesday night. We wen to Bishop's Castle, which is near Rye--it was interesting. A multi-story structure of rock, concrete, and iron built by just one man.
When I got back it was interesting to see the change in vegetation--my garden seems to be doing pretty good! I have little-bitty (about the size of a quarter) patty-pan (the scalloped ones) squash, the beans are blooming, the tomatoes are blooming and the peppers look like they are just about ready. And a great crop of weeds.
The park was a different story. It is amazing how much things can change in just 3 days time. The vegetation looks dry, the wildflowers not as vibrant, and the bright yellow "HIGH" fire danger sign at the entrance was discouraging. As I came to work this morning, I noticed the smoke in the atmosphere, basically all around us. As it has been fairly "quiet," I can't help but wonder if this is going to be the year of "another big one"?
When I got back it was interesting to see the change in vegetation--my garden seems to be doing pretty good! I have little-bitty (about the size of a quarter) patty-pan (the scalloped ones) squash, the beans are blooming, the tomatoes are blooming and the peppers look like they are just about ready. And a great crop of weeds.
The park was a different story. It is amazing how much things can change in just 3 days time. The vegetation looks dry, the wildflowers not as vibrant, and the bright yellow "HIGH" fire danger sign at the entrance was discouraging. As I came to work this morning, I noticed the smoke in the atmosphere, basically all around us. As it has been fairly "quiet," I can't help but wonder if this is going to be the year of "another big one"?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Weekend
So in honor of a couple of birthdays this month--as in within the next 2 and 3 days, I am going home for the weekend. I am pretty excited, it is the first time I have been home in a while-since Christmas.
The summer is already starting to wind down...I was shocked the other day when I saw school stuff out on display already. Kinda glad those days are over.
People are funny. The other day, I had someone call the information line. They said they thought they would get a recording. I said, no, I am here. They said something to the effect of do you have anything I can listen to with information. I said I could answer any questions they had. They again asked about listening to a recording. Apparently some people out there DO NOT want to "talk to a real person."
The summer is already starting to wind down...I was shocked the other day when I saw school stuff out on display already. Kinda glad those days are over.
People are funny. The other day, I had someone call the information line. They said they thought they would get a recording. I said, no, I am here. They said something to the effect of do you have anything I can listen to with information. I said I could answer any questions they had. They again asked about listening to a recording. Apparently some people out there DO NOT want to "talk to a real person."
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