Last week the weather was so unseasonably warm that we all were nipping at the bit to get started on the gardens. The grapes and apple trees were budding out because they too were drawn in by Mother Nature and her teasing of an early and long growing seaon. For some, like me, it was a tough warning not to get to anxious, and a cruel joke to several of my tomato seedlings and my Magnolia blossoms.
I was feeling great about the seeds I started and brought them up to the deck so they could get used to the natural light in hopes of an early spring. The deck must have gotten so cold......I did THINK to bring them in, but I ignored my intuition.....
Most survived but I am going to plant more seeds in case I make another error in judgement. I am determined to enjoy heirloom tomatoes this year, especially the purple grape from the Beekman collection.
The good news is the fig tree is beyond happy and leafing out nicely. I think I will have to trim it back when it goes outdoors. That will be a difficult day! Of course I will try rooting my trimmings for others who would like to take a shot at fresh figs.
The kiwi is going nuts. I brought it in way too early so the male and female plants are constantly getting tangled with each other. I do not want to move them across the room from each other, which seems logical, because of the grow lights involved. NYSEG loves me - and the kiwis are loving the lights the way they are. Next year they will be in their permanent home in the garden on their new trellis. The fence guy is pricing that out for me and I am a little scared...
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