The weather appears like it will be nice for the next couple of weeks. No higher than 80's and no huge wind storms in the forecast.
Only one day in the forecast with rain stated as possible. Meteorologist on the news the other day said the El Nino probably won't cause any rain during this summer, instead cause rain and snow in fall and winter. So that pattern will have to remain in place through next spring and summer to bring rain during those times.
Oh, well. The water reservoirs here are at their highest levels in at least 14 years, due to rains last year and runoff from further north. (So most of it is from CO.) Locally, I think it could rain non-stop for the next two years and they would still declare NM in a drought because they're acting like to be out of drought the rain has to catch up with past deficits. And because they can be dramatic about it. And the water utility can keep adding extra charges.
Still rather cool this morning due to the cold front that came through. Just glad I got no frost. Everything survived.
Definitely have to trim back the grape vines. Took a closer look this morning and they are sprouting massive numbers of new vines. Have to trim them back to where the grapes are growing to increase the size of the grapes. Lots of those!
Going to keep the tomato plants trimmed a bit more this year to try and grow bigger tomatoes, too. May be fewer in number but shooting for larger in size. Hoping the mulch helps, also by decreasing plant stress and maybe increasing soil quality. Should be good for earthworm environment under the mulch.
Checked the water line to the compost. Happily, the dogs did not chew up the line. So, want to see how the plastic does for speeding up the composting process. Water line in place and black plastic on top should retain more consistent moisture. I did add some ammonia last week for Nitrogen.
Started the Pride of Madeira seeds in containers last night. Keeping those to a minimum because the plants grow really big. But the flowers are large and pretty and attract lots of pollinators. Won't see any flowers from them this year. They don't bloom until at least the second year of growth. From what I've read, they grow rather quickly.
I'm happy with my schedule right now. Not picking up a lot of extra hours this week, so more relaxed. It does mean a little less money but sometimes that has to take a back seat. Been on a push for the last few months to bring the mortgage current. Did that a month ahead of even my own projections, so I feel good about it. (The bank seriously hates it!) I can afford to relax a little for a short while. Then start working extra again to attain other goals. However, those goals will be more substantial, moving forward rather than catching up. That's a nice feeling!
Only one day in the forecast with rain stated as possible. Meteorologist on the news the other day said the El Nino probably won't cause any rain during this summer, instead cause rain and snow in fall and winter. So that pattern will have to remain in place through next spring and summer to bring rain during those times.
Oh, well. The water reservoirs here are at their highest levels in at least 14 years, due to rains last year and runoff from further north. (So most of it is from CO.) Locally, I think it could rain non-stop for the next two years and they would still declare NM in a drought because they're acting like to be out of drought the rain has to catch up with past deficits. And because they can be dramatic about it. And the water utility can keep adding extra charges.
Still rather cool this morning due to the cold front that came through. Just glad I got no frost. Everything survived.
Definitely have to trim back the grape vines. Took a closer look this morning and they are sprouting massive numbers of new vines. Have to trim them back to where the grapes are growing to increase the size of the grapes. Lots of those!
Going to keep the tomato plants trimmed a bit more this year to try and grow bigger tomatoes, too. May be fewer in number but shooting for larger in size. Hoping the mulch helps, also by decreasing plant stress and maybe increasing soil quality. Should be good for earthworm environment under the mulch.
Checked the water line to the compost. Happily, the dogs did not chew up the line. So, want to see how the plastic does for speeding up the composting process. Water line in place and black plastic on top should retain more consistent moisture. I did add some ammonia last week for Nitrogen.
Started the Pride of Madeira seeds in containers last night. Keeping those to a minimum because the plants grow really big. But the flowers are large and pretty and attract lots of pollinators. Won't see any flowers from them this year. They don't bloom until at least the second year of growth. From what I've read, they grow rather quickly.
I'm happy with my schedule right now. Not picking up a lot of extra hours this week, so more relaxed. It does mean a little less money but sometimes that has to take a back seat. Been on a push for the last few months to bring the mortgage current. Did that a month ahead of even my own projections, so I feel good about it. (The bank seriously hates it!) I can afford to relax a little for a short while. Then start working extra again to attain other goals. However, those goals will be more substantial, moving forward rather than catching up. That's a nice feeling!
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