Day: October 28, 2020

Hoophouse today

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I’ve been frustrated by spotty germination in the hoophouse. Some things are growing lushly – escarole, spinach, kale, carrots. But others are just not where I’d want them to be at this time of year.

So I planted more seeds today, including in the vacant spaces left by the tomatillo harvest. Mostly spinach, but also some winter lettuce and ice-bred arugula. We’ll see what happens.

Also added some goat manure and watered. A very light snow – maybe sleet – ticked on the cover of the hoophouse while I was working.

New decorative items, gifts from a friend in Connecticut who is downsizing. A wind chime that looks like peacock feather eyes, made of glass, hanging on the right middle brace. And a decorative hanging pot just visible at the top of the photo.

Getting reacquainted

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A walk in the woods after a weekend away in Connecticut.

Brought home some pieces of birch bark. Destined for the wood stove, but maybe will make some craft items from them.

Also noted this florescence of mushrooms near the garlic beds. Not sure what kind they are, but they look very healthy and happy.

Jalapeños

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I received a gift of jalapenos from my friend’s garden. I didn’t think to photograph them until I had chopped them all up. These will go into the freezer on cookie sheets and then into bags for use as needed.

Of course, I didn’t have rubber gloves. Now my hands, nose, and upper lips are suffering with the burning sensation. At least I haven’t touched my eyes or other sensitive parts yet.