Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Need Help Identifiying This Daffodil

Back in December, I bought four bags of daffodil bulbs from our MG group. I know I bought Texas Star, Geranium, Earlicheer, and something with the word giant in it. These bloomed yesterday. The blooms are pretty big. They fill the palm of my hand. They also smell nice with a very light pretty scent. I know they are not Earlicheer (which smells bad)or geranium (it is white and light orange). So is it Texas Star or the giant whatever. The picture I found of Texas Star looked a little lighter than this, but that could just be the exposure. If you have a guess or actually know what this is I would appreciate any input.

Above are my pitiful tomatoes. They have been stuck in a window sill for weeks. I didn't trust that the temperature in the greenhouse would stay above 40. I added more potting mix and put them in the shade on the deck. I should be ashamed of myself and turn in my MG badge. The varieties are Early Girl and Better Boy hybrids along with Cherokee Purple, Yellow Pear, San Marzano, Green Zebra, and some sort of cherry which are self-polinating heirlooms.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

My Earliest Post Ever

I am up at midnight and will be up until 3:00 am. We have rain water half way up the front yard and it is at J's granny's front door. Somebody needs to come over here and build an arc or at least bring a row boat that can hold one chunky woman, three boys, two cats, two rabbits, and a german shepherd. Maybe we could go to Canada or Oklahoma? Meme is on high ground, but I am afraid that chrishanda might have a problem with that.

The Only Thing That Can Keep Me Out of the Garden.

This is sister #2's baby monkey Eman. Eman is amazing he was borne weeks early and weighed over eight pounds. He is 19 months old and plays the wii. I watched him and his brothers K-dur and Leeman today. We had fun.

See, isn't he talented?

Get a load of that backhand.
Earlier I watched Meme's monkeys at her house. Jakjac likes to read. We had to do a lot of sister support around here. It is great to have such a large family and actually be friends with them.
I will get back to garden blogging tomorrow. Yesterday and today were all about family.
Thanks to everyone who visited from Blotanical. I know my kid pictures have to bore you.
Here is something different. Sister #2 sent out a meme that you send to friends and they answer questions about you. Here is what I discovered that my friends and family think of me.
1. They are split on whether or not I rebel or follow rules. "Rules, what rules, nobody told me about any rules."
2. They do not know how old I am. I can still do the splits at "44"
3. My manly man does not know what color my eyes are. Apparently, he has been looking elsewhere for the last twelve years.
4. They would leave me on a desert island with: A bag of compost, one book, gardening tools, and a few beers. Obviously, I would need a euphoria inducing plant that I could grow plenty of - Hello, or maybe just grapes or hops and barley. For all of you who went THERE, no I do not grow weed. We have been over this. I am not breakin the law, at least any gardening law. But apparently I have caught the attention of CCACC. Y'all may have to hide me in your attic.
Two of the monkey's uncles actually left me on a dirt island in the middle of rock quarry one time. I got a sun burn. Thanks alot Wilburt and Guyburt.
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Aunt Debbi Gives You A Lecture.

I am going to be out again today clan raising a bunch of our offspring.

I read a really good post on Poor Richard's Almanac this morning. Check it out. I truly believe that it is essential that we all know where our food comes from. If you are going to eat meat, and I do, respect the animal that it came from. Learn about soil. Learn how we are all connected. Conserve water. Make compost.

SAVE THE EARTH. IT IS THE ONLY PLANET WITH CHOCOLATE!!!!

I feel better.

Have a Nice Day

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Bunch of Monkeys Playing Baseball

Is it just me, or does it look there is an extra arm in there?
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Saturday, March 15, 2008

Slaughter of the Exploding Cabbage

It exploded so I had to make sauerkraut= cabbage, sea salt, water.
There was cabbage left over so we (middle monkey and I) made coleslaw= cabbage, celery, carrot, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, a little salt, celery seed. Very Very good.

They have no idea what is coming.
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March GBBD

More gazing balls

Grape hyacinth

Will someone help me bale the parsley please?

Earlicheer this flower stinks.
Carol at May Dreams Garden generously hosts Garden Bloggers Bloom Day.
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