Vacations

Vacations make me nervous because of watering. Most people love leaving for a trip but for me, I have to worry about the watering. I have left the garden to others to water but then when I come back to my garden, it is disappointing because you can never have someone else water thoroughly as you can. This time I had the power of mulch on my side. Granted the roses are in pots and some of them were dry but they looked good. All the plants looked like they were happy.

Summer in the Spring

Last week, I decided to germinate my mystery tomatoes. I can say my seed saving was successful because I got a pleasant surprise when I got to work today. I am looking foward to growing those tomatoes. I still can't figure out what they are.

The weather has changed drastically once again. From the high 60's to the low 90's in the Valley. Near the coast, it's a little cooler. What the heck!!! My kale is showing signs of bolting. The frisée has already bolted. The peas are messed up and the cabbages had to be harvested. So much for cool weather!  I planted carrot seeds last week so that I can grow them in the shade but they are high maintenance since the weather is so screwed! They have already germinated. I watered yesterday but I had to water again today to kept the soil moist. I do not want to lose my carrots seedlings. The key is to have good moisture around theses babies since they are so fragile. Sometimes I hate starting seedlings because you have to be in constant watch over them. Not too wet or not too dry. I am too busy for this!

Let's see...the roses are not happy with the big fluctuations in temperature either! The petals are getting so crispy and the buds are just malformed. Is that a word?

I took on a few damaged roses but I am scared that they won't be blooming for me. I am tired to rescuing plants but I have to do it.