tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post5369356209660243515..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: An Earth Moving DayMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-54674578398570307772009-01-23T08:16:00.000-05:002009-01-23T08:16:00.000-05:00Yes. When you look at the cold-hardiness zone map,...Yes. When you look at the cold-hardiness zone map, you can see that dip down the middle of the state. I think it is a combination of being away from the water and cities. There is nothing around this part of the state to generate and hold heat. Louis surveyed the area from the air yesterday and he said that the vegetable fields look pretty bad.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-22392602630397825032009-01-23T07:01:00.000-05:002009-01-23T07:01:00.000-05:00Patricia, How is it that all that cold reached so ...Patricia, How is it that all that cold reached so far south? And you dropped lower than us? We are closer to the coast up here I think which saves us a few degrees. The farther inland we go,even by a few miles, dropped pretty low. I couldn't help but think of all the growers, too. What a nightmare for them.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-52872719310764229752009-01-22T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-22T17:48:00.000-05:00You've been in my thoughts throughout the day toda...You've been in my thoughts throughout the day today. We woke up to a 23 (the water in the birdbath was frozen) and according to FAWN, we were below freezing from 11pm on. The damage down here is serious and widespread. I'm worried about our friends who farm vegetables, and grateful, for once, that we are no longer in the citrus industry. It will be quite some time before anything colorful appearsPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-16469958307711627772009-01-22T16:12:00.000-05:002009-01-22T16:12:00.000-05:00Leslie, Hi. Yes, patience in gardening has not alw...Leslie, Hi. Yes, patience in gardening has not always been my best virtue. Learning how to propogate my own plants has been fun and it is helping me with patience. I am chomping at the bit to get started planting... that takes patience since it 'feels like' spring here most days... it only seems like planting would be a good thing... but with the frost we had last night I'm glad I had waited.<BR/Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88860547694738597482009-01-22T14:53:00.000-05:002009-01-22T14:53:00.000-05:00My plants took a nose dive last night (I am just a...My plants took a nose dive last night (I am just a few miles from you). When do you recommend cutting back the impatiens, ixora and kalanchoe? I am haven't uncovered the crotons or birds in fear of what I might find, so they will stay ghostly for another night!gardenerwannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158139508440353814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14162628305154692732009-01-22T10:59:00.000-05:002009-01-22T10:59:00.000-05:00How exciting to be able to make a new garden area!...How exciting to be able to make a new garden area! It is so true that gardening helps us become more patient...something I can personally always work on. I hope your tropicals are all hanging in there ...I'm thinking warm thoughts for them,growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-30175400452287069042009-01-22T09:55:00.000-05:002009-01-22T09:55:00.000-05:00Annie, It's one of those things you just gear up f...Annie, It's one of those things you just gear up for and say to yourself "just do it". Dreams are one thing... getting out there and doing it quite another. Very satisfying indeed... although this morning all that dirt has a layer of icy frost on it. I've just come inside after a general assessment. Covers didn't help like I'd hoped. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Marmee, you made me chuckle with that last Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46622319674081821302009-01-22T08:40:00.000-05:002009-01-22T08:40:00.000-05:00Hi.What a lovely blog. I have just returned from y...Hi.<BR/>What a lovely blog. I have just returned from your area where I spent a week with my daughters on a great road trip. Yes we had some of those colder temperatures you referred to. We felt we brought the cold down with us. <BR/><BR/>You've done a wonderful job with your photos and writing. Although we had such a whirlwind visit I recognize in your work here what I found so attractive in theAnn D. Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321634548808641216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-45302374088533333972009-01-22T00:51:00.000-05:002009-01-22T00:51:00.000-05:00wow all the empty dirt means you still have a lot ...wow all the empty dirt means you still have a lot of work to do. you are certainly ambitious. i really hope you don't have a freeze tonight especially since warmer weather is on it's way. i really admire all your hard work. i am not sure i would want to garden year round any more.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11536217325052590822009-01-21T22:14:00.000-05:002009-01-21T22:14:00.000-05:00Although it does look like a lot of work, Meems - ...Although it does look like a lot of work, Meems - and you'll be feeling the effects of moving that soil - there's something so satisfying about thinking large and taking big bites, isn't there? <BR/><BR/>Best of luck with the new garden and hope your covers are working tonight! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89068805842243441092009-01-21T22:12:00.000-05:002009-01-21T22:12:00.000-05:00Marnie, You are very right. The reason I do all my...<STRONG>Marnie</STRONG>, You are very right. The reason I do all my digging and hauling this time of year is that it is the ONLY time of year when it's bearable. Imagine ... it was cold yesterday when hauling that dirt that I didn't break a sweat... gross but true. We are expecting freezing temps tonight. Sigh.<BR/><BR/><STRONG>Nancy</STRONG>, it is great soil and it is going to get very cold Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-24432974949485866072009-01-21T21:29:00.000-05:002009-01-21T21:29:00.000-05:00Oh my, it really is pretty chilly for your area. M...Oh my, it really is pretty chilly for your area. My dad is in Sarasota, so I'm sure he's not very excited about the chilly weather. He'd much rather be bragging to me about how warm it is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82577600316922913832009-01-21T18:44:00.000-05:002009-01-21T18:44:00.000-05:00Meems,Sounds like a plan to me- can't wait until w...Meems,<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a plan to me- can't wait until we see how it all turned out. I wish my gardens were as organized as yours are! It seems to me that I grow more weeds in my beds, at times, than anything ;0Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5166027992354542472009-01-21T15:19:00.000-05:002009-01-21T15:19:00.000-05:00What great soil - those beds are going to be fabul...What great soil - those beds are going to be fabulous. So hope you weren't smacked with a freeze. What do you cover your plants with? - we use newspaper here - although with the size of your garden, that probably isn't practical. Very weird weather here too - it looks like it will be the first time in 140 years that we won't be having a January thaw.Barbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-68359581971014871562009-01-21T14:50:00.000-05:002009-01-21T14:50:00.000-05:00Meems, you are working your little hands to the bo...Meems, you are working your little hands to the bone. I can't wait to see what all happens in those new beds. <BR/><BR/>Your poor tropical plants. I bet they are shivering just thinking about what will happen the next couple of nights. Hang in there is all I can say.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77987663948606201682009-01-21T13:10:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:10:00.000-05:00Dear Meems,I do hope the freeze stays away from yo...Dear Meems,<BR/><BR/>I do hope the freeze stays away from your beautiful garden. How do you cover your beds without smashing the pretty flowers? What a dilemma! What a dance! That is a tango! <BR/><BR/>But your new beds are very exciting! Can't wait to see what you plant. Keep warm.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-43727095822209561082009-01-21T11:31:00.000-05:002009-01-21T11:31:00.000-05:00Wow. I'm tired just looking at your photos. I don'...Wow. I'm tired just looking at your photos. I don't know how you do it, but would suggest maybe buying stock in Motrin. :o) You deserve some time off...maybe a movie night out with your daughter...maybe to see Australia???Rissaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559221961179298793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69298453414075912402009-01-21T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-21T11:16:00.000-05:00I'd much rather be shoveling dirt than snow! I can...I'd much rather be shoveling dirt than snow! I can't wait to see your new garden expansion this summer. Your raised beds were amazing after a very short time.Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80947307771785416242009-01-21T11:00:00.000-05:002009-01-21T11:00:00.000-05:00That soil looks wonderful. I hope you don't get t...That soil looks wonderful. I hope you don't get that frost!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-74841747361207539182009-01-21T09:41:00.000-05:002009-01-21T09:41:00.000-05:00Good morning Meems. I have my fingers crossed for...Good morning Meems. I have my fingers crossed for no freezes. It's always such a shame to lose a mature plant. On the other hand, sounds like a little cooler temperatures are a good thing with all the digging and hauling you've been doing. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-42610491820779211012009-01-21T09:13:00.000-05:002009-01-21T09:13:00.000-05:00Susan, It's always lots of fun ... this year an ev...Susan, It's always lots of fun ... this year an even bigger challenge learning to grow the vegetable garden without the assistance of the raised beds. But, isn't that one of the wonderful aspects of gardening? Learning! Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Cameron, This budget thing is kind of interesting to get used to. Yes, things have changed... and quite quickly. I know what you mean about the Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69667501245496490302009-01-21T08:55:00.000-05:002009-01-21T08:55:00.000-05:00Ah yes, the smell of rich soil and freshly mowed g...Ah yes, the smell of rich soil and freshly mowed grass, two of my favorites! You have been a busy little thing haven't you? Those freezing temps made it here in North Florida, I too will be glad for the 70's come the end of the week. I love the expansions you are making, sun loving plants will be coming to Hoe and Shovel. In the first photo what is that beautiful plant to the left with the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-12499574269199229732009-01-21T08:21:00.000-05:002009-01-21T08:21:00.000-05:00Meems,I think your plan sounds fabulous! I do hop...Meems,<BR/><BR/>I think your plan sounds fabulous! I do hope your beautiful garden escapes freezes. It would be so sad to lose the lovely blooms and foliage now.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the cost of raised beds and budgets. Our 401k plans are down 40% since a year ago and we're both retired. :-( <BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86598102443777043822009-01-21T08:13:00.000-05:002009-01-21T08:13:00.000-05:00It looks like you're in for some fun this year!It looks like you're in for some fun this year!Susan Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532464326705599296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-41102218113130737582009-01-21T08:00:00.000-05:002009-01-21T08:00:00.000-05:00Beckie, Good energy spent well for sure. I'm hopin...Beckie, Good energy spent well for sure. I'm hoping everything in that north side of the garden doesn't freeze tonight. That would help with the seamless look I'm going for. LOL<BR/><BR/>Me, too, Sylvia, but a freeze is imminent for tonight. It looks like we may have escaped it last night by a degree or so. When hubby sees how much ground I am taking up he only sees dollar signs these days. I'm Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.com