Weeding caught up and in check, soil raked smooth and ready for planting, and dried pellet manure for the fruit trees. I know that dogs have a very keen sense of smell but it surprised me at how fast they took to excavating the putrid addition from underneath the topsoil. They didn't get far - one angry look and they knew that the next time they'd get the broom.
In Italy, do as the italians do
On our way to town last Thursday I took note of a man and his sons putting up hail protection for their entire garden. We both thought they were being premature - until the next day when it hailed for atleast 20 minutes in the afternoon. Nothing dangerous and there was very little damage to the tulip leaves and trees, but now I know not to doubt the gardeners around these parts when they decide to be extra prepared. The first photo was taken not too long ago and I'm happy to see the plum tree with so many flowers/potential fruit. What a difference a few days make in comparing the weather.
Looks like somebody dumped bubble tea all over the terrazza.
Could almost pass for snow.
While it was hailing, the dogs kept looking up to the sky with an expression that said: "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!"
Today's high: 18°C / 64°F
4 comments:
amazing! hope it finally starts to warm up for you!
Kat - believe it or not, 18°C is now considered very warm! Been living up north too long, anything over 18 and I'm toast. Oh, and this coming from someone who used to live in a part of Kauai that is equivalent to your Ewa Beach. Atleast the tomato plants aren't complaining ^-^
Sounds like alls prepared in your garden beds ready for the coming season, hope its a good one! Dogs are so much fun.........mine have never seen snow or hail but taking them to the ocean for a swim was lots of fun.
Andrea - I know your season is coming to an end so what will be next? Another trip to Italy perhaps? I would love to take the dogs to the ocean but the possibility of leishmaniasis terrifies me. Our vet mentioned that it's a growing problem in Italy, especially in central and south Italy, so we avoid those areas during warmer months.
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