O.K.: Full on Spring, Almost Summer, and Rebel Raspberries Run Rampant

The Apple Blossoms are Out

Memory has not been my friend this spring. Things were rolling along at a leisurely pace, then BAM! Spring hit hard. We've had a couple of weeks with temperatures hitting the 80's. The grass - especially the dandelions - is doing quite well. Most of the spaces that I filled in with seed are doing alright. Mercifully, the watering permit for setting those in expired on Monday, meaning that I don't have to devote 3 hrs. a day to watering them morning and night. 

Zucchini, beets, arugula, kale, marigolds, nasturtiums, tromboncino squash, spinach, bush beans, snow peas, climbing beans, carrots, and pumpkins are all in the ground. Squirrels have been a nuisance - digging things up. Tomatoes & peppers from the greenhouse are in the "hardening off" phase. 

The strawberries are blossoming, and the raspberries are in serious need of control. They are marching up the hill from the garden. I have a cunning plan that involves wire and giving up more space to them, but right now they are somewhat unruly.

Rebel raspberries run rampant


As I type this, I realize that this explains why I might be a little tired, given that I'm also training for a marathon at the end of June. 

The mock-cherry outside of our bedroom window has blossomed.



 



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