Went for a walk today...
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helwenI should have gone on this particular walk last week, and then I would have had more tasty treats for the table -- but there were still some fiddleheads today, and I think I have enough for a couple of meals. At least I got some this year -- last year I missed it entirely. The ferns are doing quite well, by the way, and don't really care what the weather's like, wet or dry!
Dandelions are starting to bloom, which means I should also go greens hunting before it's too late. My focus has been elsewhere, so it just hasn't been a priority this year.
Got back up on the hillside and cut some more branches from the downed trees in the grove.
Cut some of the thorny stuff down to the ground in the pasture by there. Not a permanent solution, but at least it helps keep them from spreading quite as fast. There are a variety of thorny plants up there, most of which needs pruning or removal. In particular I was noticing an invasive species, that's being, well, invasive. Those definitely need to be dug up.
Then walked up to the backyard garden area to see how things are there. Brought some smaller pieces back and put them by the backyard garden. When we plant potatoes I'll throw pieces of them in, as it will help prevent scab.
Daffodils are blooming nicely, and most things seem to have made it through the winter. The parsnips I transplanted a few weeks back are doing fine too. Not sure about the Jerusalem artichokes yet, but the onions and garlic look great!
The big hops will need the tripod put back up, and I think this year we'll need a trellis system for the babies.
The fruit trees are also faring well. The older peach tree is pretty crusty-looking, but hopefully with the black walnuts gone it can recover.
Dandelions are starting to bloom, which means I should also go greens hunting before it's too late. My focus has been elsewhere, so it just hasn't been a priority this year.
Got back up on the hillside and cut some more branches from the downed trees in the grove.
Cut some of the thorny stuff down to the ground in the pasture by there. Not a permanent solution, but at least it helps keep them from spreading quite as fast. There are a variety of thorny plants up there, most of which needs pruning or removal. In particular I was noticing an invasive species, that's being, well, invasive. Those definitely need to be dug up.
Then walked up to the backyard garden area to see how things are there. Brought some smaller pieces back and put them by the backyard garden. When we plant potatoes I'll throw pieces of them in, as it will help prevent scab.
Daffodils are blooming nicely, and most things seem to have made it through the winter. The parsnips I transplanted a few weeks back are doing fine too. Not sure about the Jerusalem artichokes yet, but the onions and garlic look great!
The big hops will need the tripod put back up, and I think this year we'll need a trellis system for the babies.
The fruit trees are also faring well. The older peach tree is pretty crusty-looking, but hopefully with the black walnuts gone it can recover.
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Date: 2010-04-29 07:15 pm (UTC)And are hops perennial?
My daffs are almost gone by, but the tulips are looking lovely. Elevation differential, and all that.
Any word on syrup for this year?
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Date: 2010-04-29 08:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-29 08:40 pm (UTC)Hops are perennial, for approx. 20 years.
Yup, elevation -- and light maybe. The daffodils have been going for a couple of weeks now. Tulips just started last week, with new ones appearing this week.
I'd suggest talking to Lyle about the syrup.
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Date: 2010-04-29 08:41 pm (UTC)