tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post3356692137706132575..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: March 22, 2012 - The First Time EverAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-91571322920008380802012-03-24T08:32:18.516-07:002012-03-24T08:32:18.516-07:00David, our temps have been running 10-15 degrees b...David, our temps have been running 10-15 degrees below normal for daytime, but a bit warmer than normal at night. We're actually heading into some spring temperatures now, let's hope the trend continues.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-92171822819905666652012-03-24T05:20:06.012-07:002012-03-24T05:20:06.012-07:00You're getting whip-sawed! We had 8 days of 80...You're getting whip-sawed! We had 8 days of 80+ finally dropped about 20 degrees but it is still almost 20-15 above normal. sheesh!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-6584507476913797922012-03-23T20:03:49.020-07:002012-03-23T20:03:49.020-07:00Kitsap, crazy weather we've had! Yes, it look...Kitsap, crazy weather we've had! Yes, it looks like all of next week we'll return to normal temperatures.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-13380149167322450142012-03-23T19:56:28.378-07:002012-03-23T19:56:28.378-07:00We had some snow a week ago, which is really unhea...We had some snow a week ago, which is really unheard of on my side of the state in March. Sigh. At least the current forecast is calling for something a little more normal for a few days.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.com/apps/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-11882904812438232572012-03-23T13:00:49.681-07:002012-03-23T13:00:49.681-07:00Stefaneener, yes...it makes gardening so much simp...Stefaneener, yes...it makes gardening so much simpler. NOT!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-82988047866713611642012-03-23T12:41:39.927-07:002012-03-23T12:41:39.927-07:00Well, it is a change. Nothing like variable weathe...Well, it is a change. Nothing like variable weather, huh?Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-12562300482577570732012-03-23T12:13:27.303-07:002012-03-23T12:13:27.303-07:00Megan, the forecast looks good. Not really warm, ...Megan, the forecast looks good. Not really warm, but at least back to normal. It has been 8-10 degrees below our normal temps lately.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-62655897697845781712012-03-23T11:55:35.468-07:002012-03-23T11:55:35.468-07:00Yuck! Glad to not have that here! Hopefully you ge...Yuck! Glad to not have that here! Hopefully you get some of our warm weather bug soon! (Although, it's going to be bringing LOTS of bugs!)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619491019764818646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-15096069806140792302012-03-22T17:43:15.232-07:002012-03-22T17:43:15.232-07:00Not at all, Kris. It melted quickly, and it wasn&...Not at all, Kris. It melted quickly, and it wasn't as cold last night as it has been all week. It just gave a bit more needed moisture to the garden, which made planting stuff today just perfect.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-71479752565370433302012-03-22T17:40:16.113-07:002012-03-22T17:40:16.113-07:00Did the snow mess up any of your plantings?Did the snow mess up any of your plantings?Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421605987086278458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-69062910513919627672012-03-22T16:54:52.296-07:002012-03-22T16:54:52.296-07:00Scented Leaf, I only like snow in December....for ...Scented Leaf, I only like snow in December....for Christmas!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-67007760870878237812012-03-22T16:53:47.983-07:002012-03-22T16:53:47.983-07:00Ed, I have volunteer alyssum all over the kennel g...Ed, I have volunteer alyssum all over the kennel garden, and it gets to stay. Whatever is volunteering by the fence must go, as it will probably be sunflowers and cosmos. I don't dare let those giants take over again this year, so I will be diligent about hoeing/pulling out anything except planted seedlings. We left the sunflower heads out for the squirrels last winter, and there were seeds everywhere!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-85696822517624068822012-03-22T16:48:52.964-07:002012-03-22T16:48:52.964-07:00We got similar weather in Vancouver those days... ...We got similar weather in Vancouver those days... hopefully snow goes away quickly. I don't like snow in March, too.Scented Leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187150223758037543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-77213985243113866512012-03-22T16:47:50.550-07:002012-03-22T16:47:50.550-07:00Bangchik, when it melted, it was really nice out. ...Bangchik, when it melted, it was really nice out. Kind of cold, but good weather for working out in the garden.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-43507455861058955852012-03-22T16:47:29.528-07:002012-03-22T16:47:29.528-07:00I'm waiting for the same thing! I know that m...I'm waiting for the same thing! I know that mother nature is just waiting for me to get complacent before she zings me...<br /><br />She does seem to be starting, I've got volunteer morning glories and tomatoes coming up like grass!!!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433165045195052022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-53433436472859630602012-03-22T16:46:42.246-07:002012-03-22T16:46:42.246-07:00Probably not as crazy as the hot weather back east...Probably not as crazy as the hot weather back east!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-12467581341814069732012-03-22T15:47:33.048-07:002012-03-22T15:47:33.048-07:00weather is having fun......weather is having fun......Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-61774812749690601722012-03-22T15:27:30.773-07:002012-03-22T15:27:30.773-07:00Lis, I've been reading about your temps back t...Lis, I've been reading about your temps back there! It did get up to 53F today, warm enough to plant some radishes.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-22486997338879932232012-03-22T15:07:52.456-07:002012-03-22T15:07:52.456-07:00wow it is hot in southern Ohio
Liswow it is hot in southern Ohio<br />LisTomato Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230293839907441174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-48961872506960701012012-03-22T13:44:21.068-07:002012-03-22T13:44:21.068-07:00Crazy!!!Crazy!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-79147686123629737252012-03-22T12:11:25.928-07:002012-03-22T12:11:25.928-07:00Mrs. P., it's gone, and the sun is warming eve...Mrs. P., it's gone, and the sun is warming everything up a little bit. I might even be able to get out there to plant carrots in the next day or two!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-66692854198513669632012-03-22T11:20:32.471-07:002012-03-22T11:20:32.471-07:00Between the cold rainy spring season last year and...Between the cold rainy spring season last year and then a Irene wiping out everything just before harvest time last year was a disaster. I really hope for better one this year.Jenny Rottingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559432369642740389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-68101621678257800682012-03-22T11:20:21.564-07:002012-03-22T11:20:21.564-07:00we are getting snow here today...granted we still ...we are getting snow here today...granted we still have snow covering the garden too though..lol I hope yours goes away quicklyMrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-79131978229891164462012-03-22T10:43:00.367-07:002012-03-22T10:43:00.367-07:00Alison, has the Seattle area ever had so much snow...Alison, has the Seattle area ever had so much snow as they've had these past two winters? I've been spoiled with my winters in AZ, I need to acclimate myself to this weather!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-69263310870539335832012-03-22T10:40:52.547-07:002012-03-22T10:40:52.547-07:00Oh, Christy, we had wind this month too! You shou...Oh, Christy, we had wind this month too! You should see my front yard again, it's covered with pine boughs, pine cones and pine needles. We've already cleaned them up three times, but then we get another big wind storm and they're all over the roof, yard and driveway again. I'm just trying to get the garden caught up so I can work in the front yard....the house looks abandoned, it's that bad!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.com