2023-03-21: No Freezing Lows in the Forecast
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 High: 70.7 Low: 18.3 Sunny Observations Dug down towards the bottom of one of the garlic plants. The bulb area was soft and mushy. I think it's too early Signs of root growth on a Victoria figpop. Many of the pops feel dry. I really should add some moisture in there. Tasks Pulled some weeds (buttercup) Had an initial conversation with a person from a local solar company Moved some of the legacy fence wood over to the in-ground bed's perimeter Cleared out some more kudzu from the bank. One small pile at a time. Watered the beds and strawberries Removed the tarps and started preparing the other covered beds Added some leaf compost to the figs and jujube in the comfrey patch Ideas Fellow grower Kevin Quinlan mentioned that figs are susceptible to cold damage at around 45 degrees. Some more so than others. I think he's right. Next year, if I use the greenhouse for a head-start area, I would want to add some type of heat source so we don't get hit lik...