An Overcast Day

Just keep adding more mushroom compost to the garden for a great crop of peppers. It has been in the middle 60's all day. The wood stove has been going and it is warm inside. The cucumber seeds(Marketmore 76) that were planted in their six packs are starting to break the soil. They are going to be a fast grower. Hope that the taste is good. More wildflowers are appearing. It is starting to be Iris time.

Cool Day

Woke up to 34* F. and gray skies that looked threatening to have snow fall. Had a fire in the wood stove all day. Finished watering the landscape. Planted cucumber seeds. One variety had 32 while the other had 29 seeds.

The Winds Of Change

Much cooler today with strong gusty winds. Spread more of the mushroom compost and then shoveled the dirt over one time. Will probably add some more amendments and shovel them in at a later time.

A Warmish Day

Looks like good weather will be here for awhile. Started raising the fence height around the vegetable garden in hopes it will make it impossible for the deer to get in and eat everything. The Iris are budding up and the azaleas are blooming. Spirea is blooming now.

Sun Is Out

Soaking seeds of Cucumber, Italian Squash, Pumpkin and Spinach. Today is a good day for planting for above ground crops the phase of the moon is going towards the full moon and the astrological sign for the moon is in Taurus, combined with the sun in Taurus, should be a great day. How good is that? It is just good to be alive on Earth.

Rainy Day

Woke up to the sounds and sights of rain with a little snow mixed in it. Didn't last long. In some places the earth didn't receive a drop. (under large trees)
Planted 68 Numex Big Jim Chili seeds in 6 packs. Never grew these before, according to their package they are medium hot. The picture of them on the package resembles that of Anaheim chili.

A Gray Day

Started diminishing the mushroom compost pile.

Happy Earth Day

Mushroom compost is going to improve the garden soil.

A Very Hot Day In The Neighborhood

Where is the swimming pool when you need one? 90* F. at 9:00 a.m. Way too warm for this time of year. Not able to even go to the river since the water temperature is 34* F. and swiftly flowing from the melting snow.

Today's Color Could Be Purple

It is hot, hot, hot. 95* F.

A Hot Day Again

By 11:30 it was a mere 88* F. on the deck. Spent the morning watering the potatoes, peas, chard and beets. The potatoes are showing their green tops through the soil. (It won't be long before they bloom). All the seedlings from inside were taken out at 8:30 a.m. The earliest so far this spring. Supposedly there will be at least 2 more days of unseasonal hot weather.
Took a walk in the back 40 only to discover dinner plate sized fungi that mostly had been eaten. A patch of hounds tooth has appeared since the timber harvest.
The apple tree next to the big garage is the most beautiful that has ever been seen.

Hot Day In The Sun

It is a very sunny and down right warm day here at Fairview. At noon the thermometer read a mere 86* F. and rising. It usually will cool down starting around 3 p.m. The grasses are growing by leaps and bounds. The kiefer lily is blooming in the attached garage making a picturesque view while sitting at the computer. Spent the morning watering the snow peas and the little marvels. Soon will have peas to eat.

Hummingbird Feeders

the feeders are up and filled with that sweet liquid the hummers love. So far 4 are attracted to them.

Tax Day

Not much energy lately. Fairview was very cold yesterday with a few snow flurries. Woke up this morning to freezing temperatures. Temperature stayed at60* F. most of the morning and afternoon. Planted 95 anaheim chili pepper seeds in 6 packs. These peppers make the best chili relleno.

Monday Monday

Oh what a day it has been. Not much energy. Worn out after yesterday. Perhaps it is the age thing? Probably it is. O phooey. Managed to turn over the dirt for a row of tomatoes later on in May. Decided that if a minimum of a row a day was accomplished the job would be finished on time in May for planting the tomatoes and other seedlings out of their 6 packs and flats for the summer garden. Counted the bell peppers a whopping 69 exist. What a thrill, since this is the first time endeavor. Today noticed the snow peas are popping up nicely in their rows. Today the seedlings spent a lot of time in the sunshine. Warm temperatures for growing. Tomorrow is expected to be extremely cold. More wood hauled up into the house for anticipation of more inside activities for the next few days. By the end of week back into more average temps.

He Is Risen

Happy Easter Everyone

Hot And Cold

It was a cloudy day that turned sunny and back to cloudy. It was 68* F at noon and then quickly descended to 60* F as that was the temperature they were set out at !0.00 a.m. Oh, Holy Crap. The aternhoon turned into a very cooling temperature. Tomatoes are really growing now.

Gray Skies

Another misty, cloudy and gray day. Being house bound and trapped inside with the computer. Every once in a while the deer will go behind the wall and graze on the grass. Tried to take some images of them but they became camera shy. Keeping the wood stoves and the fireplace stoked with wood is about the only exercise getting done. Feeling the fat molecules accumulating on the old bod.

April Showers Continue

The storm stopped in the afternoon yesterday; however, by the evening clouds rolled in and more rain continued to flow throughout the night and all day. More of this stuff is expected for tomorrow. Oh boy! It is well needed. Spent most of the day on the computer f...... around. Managed to gas up the truck for the wood cutting and hauling. Nice and toasty in the house with the fires going. Soon will have to become naked or open the windows since it is a mere 78*F. Outside is 38*F. Meatloaf is in the oven and potatoes are boiling on the stove. Really sleepy and ready to go to bed. If that happens will be up around 2a.m. looking around for something to do. Sometimes that is the time the windows get washed. Probably will stick it out until after television viewing of the favorite sitcoms.

Misty Morning

It has rained somewhat over night and in the morning. It is light which is really acceptable since it will allow the blossoms to be left on the peach and pear trees while watering them. The rain is very much welcome for it might eliminate the drought. The meadow is greening up and making it appear as though Fairview was in Ireland.

Before The Storm

Morning was sunny and warm until noon when the clouds started to roll into the area. By 2 p.m. the skies turned dark. The does in the meadow must sense the storm and graze amongst the tall trees. (a good place to be protected from the rain) The daffodils are going away now. It is so sad to see them shrivel up and go dormant. It always seems too quick. Only if they could stay all year, same with the daphne. Snapped an image of a variety of daffodil that was put into the ground 10 years ago. Forgot the varietal name. Hopefully the rain will be light, since the pears and peaches are in full bloom. The weatherman was right on the money. It started raining lightly at the correct time that was predicted.

Hot, Hot, Hot

Really warm today almost too warm for early April. All the seedlings hit the outside very early this morning. They will all need some water before coming in for the night. At noon the deck was 82* and climbing. Normally at 3 p.m. the temperature starts dropping. Bracing for bad weather the next few days. Wood needs to be hauled up into the house, since it is reported the temperatures may not exceed 60*F. outside with snow lowering to around 4500'. The weekend is supposedly going to be warmer. Noticed that the dogwood is breaking it's buds. Took an image of the first lilac for the season along with the cherry tree. The cherry tree is just like the apple, originally a weeping flowering cherry was planted; however, the regular cherry took over from the root and the weeping cherry died.

A Beautiful Spring Day

Temperatures were warm and wonderful. Cut wood from the left over timber harvest and felled a pine tree that had it's top removed. The pine tree top was damaged during the harvest like so many others that will become firewood for next winter. Stacked the older seasoned wood and let the new lay in the sun.
Nature was certainly full of golden red today. Is that because of Aries and Leo? This morning witnessed 4 deer running for their lives. Shortly afterward saw a flash of red, then heard a bell and saw a German Shepard running down the same path as the deer. Assuming it was that nasty pack of dogs that get together and terrorize the wildlife.
Upon needing a glass of water and a sit down was distracted by a reddish flash outside, a red tail hawk had landed in the pine tree across from the house. It was very entertaining for much of the early afternoon. Binoculars were definitely used in the viewing of the magnificent creature. While viewing the hawk for another time which turned out to be the last, witnessed it take of in a golden reddish flight.

Cold Start

Woke up again to freezing temperatures. Had to light fires in the wood stove and the fireplace to heat the house. Watered the peas this morning to find ice in the bucket and frozen ground. Started to dead head the daffodils. The Eastern Redbud is beginning to bloom. The pears in the orchard are almost at full bloom. The wood pile has diminished.

Sunny And Cooler

Last night before going to bed Fairview experienced a tremendous downpour of rain and then hail. Waking this morning to a temperature of 32* F. with frost on the deck. Lost control and slipped down the ramp sliding all the way. Greatful no bruises, slivers in the butt or broken bones.
Paid the property taxes on Fairview today. Yippie can stay here for more work and play. Taxes will be due again in December.
Noon was lunch time for the 4 legged pests that inhabit this hill top. Actually there were 3 of them feasting on the new grass, but only could capture one of them on camera.

Overcast And Cloudy

The title sums it up for today. Not much outside work done today. Only loading wood for the wood stove. It is rather on the cold side. The last of the King Alfred daffodils are starting to bloom along now with 4 poet's narcissus.
Noticed the snow peas that were planted are now sprouting. Looking forward to stir fry with them in the mix.
Still pulling up turnips from the late summer planting.