Tuesday, April 7, 2009

I guess I posted too soon

Man, am I one discouraged gardner right now. I just got home from work, and my plants look terrible. I uncovered them this morning, and they looked very perky. I really thought we'd dodged the bullet, but I counted my chickens too soon. I guess it was still too cold when I uncovered the plants. This evening my tomato plants, green beans, peas, and okra are droopy. My potato plants look just awful. I'm afraid I'm going to lose them all. I can't even bring myself to post pictures of the destruction. I'm especially disgusted about the potato plants. They've been in the ground for almost 2 months now, and I can't even express how sad and disgusted I am at the thought of having to replant them.

On the plus side my corn, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, and newly sprouted melons don't seem phased. I wish I could say the same for my spirits. :(

2 comments:

  1. Oh, Rachel...I'm sorry the frost got to your plants. This has really been a terribly cold spring. I'm surprised your melons survived! Hang in there....warm weather has to get here soon.

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  2. Sorry to hear about your losses.I hope mine can survive the coldsnap we're having here in NC.I covered them with empty plant containers(that's what I had onhand). My concern is the drainage holes on the sides & bottom allowing the heat to escape. I'll let you know how they faired over the next couple days.

    This a very nice journal/page. the wife and kids say I'm technologically challenged but I'm learning. I hope to have a homepage setup when I learn more about how to do it. Again great site, keep up the good work :)

    See you in the forums(Gardenweb)and better luck with those veggies!

    CLAYTAMER

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