Paula came over and we planted many things, as well as doing some trimming and raking.
Lunch time front yard raised beds garden check
Melting almost complete
I don’t think it froze overnight so the streets are mostly dry except for water flowing along edges. Shady spots and snow piles are less melted.
The survival report
Well, on the way out to walk the dog, I started lifting up some tubs and towels to let things have sun and see what survived. I’ll go out again later and see about the kohlrabi and one cabbage as the chef wants them for dinner. Any feedback on whether to trim back the damaged perennials (irises, garlic, rosemary) would be appreciated!
The melting report
To be followed by survival report!
Sun is shining and toasty 21°F for lunch break
Insulation for -12°F forecast overnight
That’s -24° Canadian. Regular Winnipeg weather!
The Peruvian ground cherry I had been nursing along with towels and tubs and a hot water bottle every night succumbed to freezing last night (it was 3°F outside this morning around 7:30am). I have lots of babies in the plant window though.
Definitely pictures of garden in snow, not dog wearing her booties
Excellent layer of insulation out there!
Insulating blanket of FUN
We woke up to a snowy world! Briar has seen snow before and enjoyed it but was hesitant at first this morning. She got over that soon enough and subsequently went insane with happy bouncing.
A soft, sheltering blanket begins
Hopefully we will get the additional forecast snow to help everything from the single digits forecast for Sunday and beyond!