Re: where is everyone?

I'm still painting.  We had our first hard frost, so I'm also cleaning up
dead 4:00's and zinnias.  A bigger job here than you would think.  Doing
that in between coats.  Got the last of the green trim done today, will
start on the deck tomorrow.

On 12/6/08, james singer <islandjim1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Been without internet connection for a few days.
>
> Weather here has turned frosty. Went to a 9 AM MG orientation yesterday and
> it took about 10 minutes to de-ice the windshield. Very few trees with
> leaves left; even the oaks are mostly bare. Lettuce, fava beans, and onions
> still okay in the garden, but everything else is gone.
>
> Santa Rosa plum is a marvel. One of Mr. Burbank's better inventions.
>
>
>
> On Dec 3, 2008, at 9:47 PM, Theresa G. wrote:
>
> Out in the garden?  Hibernating?  Lettuce and radishes are at the eating
>> stage here.  Peas are growing strong.  Several mahonias have buds ready to
>> pop.  Even have one last rose.  Making plans to cut back the banana plants
>> soon and use their leaves to help make tamales.  Bare root fruit trees will
>> be available in a couple of weeks.  I finally decided to get a plum, not a
>> pluot.  I just don't have room for 2 trees, and Santa Rosa plums don't need
>> a pollinator.
>> What is happening in the rest of your gardens?
>>
>> Theresa
>>
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> Island Jim
> Willamette Valley
> 44.99 N 123.04 W
> Elevation 148'
> 39.9" Precipitation
> Hardiness Zone 8/9
> Heat Zone 5
> Sunset Zone 6
> Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
> Maximum 102 F [39 C]
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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