Tag Archive for ‘Weather’

SUMMER GREENS

Come summer growing lettuces and tender greens can be a challenge.

HOMEGROWN POTATOES

Time to harvest our Po-ta-Toes!

Here in So Cal, where we have a to be desired growing season, started the potatoes back in December.

APRIL HARVEST TALLY

Wacky weather whiplash pattern continues. Last week it was a scorching 95 degrees then quicker than you can say “summer’s here?” few days later it’s cold, overcast and raining!

RAIN DROPS ON ROSES & WHISKERS ON KITTENS

The weather made an about face! Last week we were topping 90 degrees – even used the out door solar shower. But today, it’s cold again and rain

MARCH HARVEST TALLY & GARDEN REPORT

It’s officially Spring and what a rocky start weather wise. We spiked into the 90’s for a few days and then dipped back under 60 with gray skies and drizzle.

HARVEST UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2011

With only a few weeks left till spring, winter isn’t over with us just yet.

Urban Homestead’s 2010 Year in Review

I know it’s a bit overdue (thanks to busy & rough start to the new year) and, honestly, I was putting it off because I am having a really BAD case of writer’s block…. but here it goes!

IS IT OVER?

Yes, I think I see it! Could it be? A patch of blue skies?

Yesterday the biggest storm we’ve seen in years dumped 3.5” of rain giving us a five day rain unprecedented rain total of 15.5” Incredible!

ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT

Jordanne joked the other day that she thought she saw the animals lining up two by two! Glad someone has a sense of humor because this rain is turning streets into rivers!

BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES

The buckets are ready to catch the rainfall, animal compound is secure, cob oven covered, craft projects line up. Bring it on!