tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post5393189247597045465..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: First FrostMargarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-89169488389030679812015-10-19T11:36:33.852-04:002015-10-19T11:36:33.852-04:00Yup, willows have no place in a small backyard, th...Yup, willows have no place in a small backyard, that's for sure. Unless that's all you want to grow, that is ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-11882225230417754742015-10-19T11:35:29.914-04:002015-10-19T11:35:29.914-04:00Oh, that's so funny! I think there is somethi...Oh, that's so funny! I think there is something sort of magical about marigolds and frost - must be all those frost catching frills & bright orange colour.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-41572055010105841932015-10-19T07:49:17.791-04:002015-10-19T07:49:17.791-04:00Brrr! Looks like you had more of a frost than I di...Brrr! Looks like you had more of a frost than I did. Weeping Willows are useless trees, planted long ago to make North America look like England. I'm surprised you make use of them for firewood. Good riddance!Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-52315405038535667112015-10-18T16:57:16.530-04:002015-10-18T16:57:16.530-04:00Ha, I've just posted a picture of frosty marig...Ha, I've just posted a picture of frosty marigolds, too!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642836504821695236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-15131404427771826942015-10-18T15:11:00.894-04:002015-10-18T15:11:00.894-04:00Me too - we had a sister tree about 10' or so ...Me too - we had a sister tree about 10' or so away from this one that we cut down earlier this year for a whole other reason - last year it was swarming with aphids and became a wasp haven, which blocked our lawn tractors access to the backyard (we had to go through our neighbors yard - not exactly ideal!). Since we cut it down this spring, it has sent up a veritable army of suckers all summer long. We gave it another chop last week and hopefully the black plastic and mulch will put an end to both siblings ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-11338200113449408792015-10-18T14:10:06.486-04:002015-10-18T14:10:06.486-04:00We had our first frost at the same time you did. I...We had our first frost at the same time you did. It got down below freezing this morning, so I've been doing prep much like you have. You are ahead of me with the willow tree though! I have one shading the garden that needs to come down. So far I haven't had problems with suckers showing up, but then the persimmon tree I cut down almost five years ago is still sending up sprouts everywhere, including all over the main garden area. I truly hope your willow goes away without too much of a fight!Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-28623566280815883332015-10-18T10:33:15.572-04:002015-10-18T10:33:15.572-04:00It's been a while since we've had some hom...It's been a while since we've had some homegrown lettuce. I'm so happy that I sowed that lettuce when I did & am looking forward to some nice salads in the next few weeks.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-79016498394420319762015-10-18T10:29:19.769-04:002015-10-18T10:29:19.769-04:00From frost to 26 degrees - that's quite the sw...From frost to 26 degrees - that's quite the swing in temperature! I do love the fall & it's cool, crisp air, but my butternut squash could have used another few days in the warm sun. I think I planted them out late this year, so I'm nonetheless happy with what I did get.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-32655010652190879242015-10-18T06:36:38.236-04:002015-10-18T06:36:38.236-04:00No frost here as yet but it's only a matter of...No frost here as yet but it's only a matter of time now, the nights are getting colder. It does look pretty when everything's covered in a layer of frost, like your marigolds, but it doesn't do the veggies much good. Your lettuce is looking fabulous, the covering is certainly doing its job.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-49877527763247691902015-10-18T00:23:08.363-04:002015-10-18T00:23:08.363-04:00It looks like you're well prepared for cold we...It looks like you're well prepared for cold weather and your lettuce well protected. Hopefully your garden will get lots of sun now that the willow is cut down, it's amazing how big they can get.<br /><br />We might get a frost tonight but then will be returning to 70s and 80s (21 and 26 degrees Celsius) in a few days.Phuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658691564062044986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-6308140571370117992015-10-17T21:35:00.572-04:002015-10-17T21:35:00.572-04:00Thanks Nancy - the first frost date is hit or miss...Thanks Nancy - the first frost date is hit or miss, but it's nice when there are more misses than hits, isn't it? I wish I was as organized as you obviously are! I should have had those hoses packed up and all my spring planting cell packs washed long before now.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-77075960666882104172015-10-17T21:32:44.067-04:002015-10-17T21:32:44.067-04:00Thanks Beth! You just never know when they predic...Thanks Beth! You just never know when they predict a frost or freeze whether it will hit you specifically - I'm still trying to figure out what the microclimates are for my backyard compared to the "local" forecasts...been thinking that one of those digital weather stations would come in handy. And lettuce can last through even a hard freeze with just a bit of protection, like Agribon - just don't pick it while it's frozen but let it thaw out first...I'm hoping to keep the lettuce patch going well into November like I did a couple of years ago.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-39379426046344421382015-10-17T21:22:26.809-04:002015-10-17T21:22:26.809-04:00Today was our first frost day but we haven't h...Today was our first frost day but we haven't had any yet although has gotten cold. Should warm up a bit next week. Hubby cleaned out the garage today and brought the fountain and yard art in and I wiped down some shelves out there. I think we are pretty much ready for the first frost. That lettuce looks beautiful. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-68328341606559454782015-10-17T18:20:06.977-04:002015-10-17T18:20:06.977-04:00Beautiful photos of frost on the Marigolds and Bro...Beautiful photos of frost on the Marigolds and Broccoli! Somehow, we escaped the predicted frost last night. Our forecast was for temps of 26F/-3C, but I don't think we got below 34F/1C. Similar forecast tonight, so we'll see if I still have Zinnias, Marigolds, Cosmos, and Lantanas tomorrow! I covered some potted plants and Lettuce (yours looks so yummy!), so I knew they would be OK. But eventually, it will happen. It's a game of chance now. Folks in other parts of the county had frost, so I'm kind of surprised. Happy harvest!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com