Once again we have survived a winter storm. Even though we were covered up with snow, then rain and sleet, and then some more snow we feel lucky. Because even though temperatures were down in the teens, the wind only blew for a short while. For us, this means the power lines did not go down. What a luxury! We do feel lucky!
All the little plants growing towards their ship dates never suffered temperatures below sixty degrees, though we did have to use both gas and wood heaters at times. This is a winter that doesn’t quit!! Those of us that stay on the farm during storms get used to an isolation that takes a few days to wear off.
Another storm is due tomorrow, so I guess we will stay in survival mode a few more days. It is hard to think about gardening right now. The ground is frozen and covered with ice, most days it is to cold to be outside for long. But as growers we know that spring is only a few weeks away, and if our customers are to be ready to plant we have to get these plants through to spring! So, Mother Nature, bring it on again. We will last it out knowing it will be over soon! Hope springs eternal, and I am sure hoping for spring
