Early this week I finally spotted hummingbird activity in my yard. Once at the feeder and another time at a planter with fuchsia flowers. Hummingbirds usually show up around the first of May in my yard, but this year they seem to be two weeks late.A bat flew out of my car port and joined three other bats flying around my yard last night. With this reminder, I immediately put out my hummingbird feeders.
I feel like I am behind schedule with my garden duties. This early summer like weather makes me feel like my vegetable plants should be full grown by now. Instead I am just starting them from seeds. With this heat, my eggplants and peppers shouldn't have a problem germinating. They like the room temperature to be around 70 at least. No problem with that.
I have also reseeded the grass where the the moles and dogs damaged my yard the past year. Lettuce from wayward seeds are coming up through my brick patio so I have also planted lettuce seeds outside in a pot. If it gets too cold again, I can still bring it inside if necessary.
Some of the Swiss chard from last summer is still thriving and so planting a few more seeds in the garden ought not to be too early.
I have also double hoed my vegetable garden and have buried the soak hose. While the weather holds, I am going to remove weeds from my flower garden and plant some flower seeds. Meanwhile I am enjoying the daffodils and crocuses.
