tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post5721132567908947053..comments2024-02-27T23:24:43.499-06:00Comments on Notes from Maggie's Farm: tips for tuesday in the garden: februaryNotes from Maggie's Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07988466982319140284noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post-56900605207129961412013-02-21T12:13:22.924-06:002013-02-21T12:13:22.924-06:00This is somewhat early for us, as our frost-free d...This is somewhat early for us, as our frost-free date is April 15th, but seems like Spring comes around earlier and earlier, and even the Extension Agency is recommending early this year.<br /><br />I do not envy you your snow and ice. I was in Pittsburgh in January, and it snowed the whole time, which was delightful for me, as I slept in while my poor husband shoveled the sidewalks every morning.<br /><br />Snow is definitely best enjoyed as a tourist....lol<br /><br />Great to 'see' you, Winnie!Notes from Maggie's Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988466982319140284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post-82895370313502125302013-02-21T10:04:40.624-06:002013-02-21T10:04:40.624-06:00I've got to get my 'digs' in order, to...I've got to get my 'digs' in order, too! Hope you had sweet earthy dreams.Notes from Maggie's Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988466982319140284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post-70331607779980595962013-02-19T20:08:11.852-06:002013-02-19T20:08:11.852-06:00The perfect thing to read before I go to bed-I wil...The perfect thing to read before I go to bed-I will be dreaming about earth and all that needs planting this upcoming week. girlgonegritshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711770221288564326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post-33941409890844886362013-02-19T13:07:37.217-06:002013-02-19T13:07:37.217-06:00I enjoyed my visit as I am still covered in snow f...I enjoyed my visit as I am still covered in snow from Nemo. Only 5 or so inches now but it is cold so it is icy. I enjoyed reading along as it will mean Spring will be here soon (I hope!) I normally start my yard work in April as a lot of frost still in March sometimes, but if it warms up I can clean up which takes awhile. Mother's Day weekend is spent planting herbs and tomatoes and other treats too.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post-39402492721037671172012-02-07T11:06:56.881-06:002012-02-07T11:06:56.881-06:00I'm hoping we have a few more cold snaps just ...I'm hoping we have a few more cold snaps just to insure that asparagus, peas, onions, berries, fruit trees, etc...get enough chill time, but it does look like an early spring, doesn't it? We've got blankets and such at the ready just in case, but unless the temps get down in the lower thirties, we should be okay. I found a few links to forecasts--we'll have to see how close they are:<br /><br />http://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/northeast-us/<br /><br />Then, this from the longterm forecast for South Central US: <br /><br />"Annual Weather Summary: November 2011 to October 2012<br />Winter temperatures will be milder than normal, on average, with much-below-normal rainfall. The coldest periods will occur in early and mid-December, early January, and early February. Snowfall will be below normal and limited to the north, with the snowiest periods in mid-December and early January.<br /><br />April and May will continue warmer than normal, with rainfall above normal in the north and below normal in central and southern areas.<br /><br />Summer will be a bit cooler than normal, on average, with the hottest periods in mid-June and early and late July. Rainfall will be slightly above normal in The Valley, but below normal elsewhere, with drought a threat.<br /><br />September and October will be much cooler than normal, with rainfall below normal in the north and above in the south. Expect hurricanes in mid-September and early October, especially in The Valley."<br /><br />Cooler summer!!!!!!!Notes from Maggie's Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988466982319140284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480917655760821690.post-50840271685084966552012-02-07T10:06:59.307-06:002012-02-07T10:06:59.307-06:00I'm so ready to get out in the garden. It look...I'm so ready to get out in the garden. It looks like we are having an early spring, unless mother Nature fools us with a cold snap at the last minute.Steph@TheChickpeaChickadeehttp://thechickpeachickadee.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com