Plants in the greenhouse are coming along. Had a few crop failures, but getting re-seeded. I want to think it's because I didn't get the brewed compost tea on the seedlings when they first emerged. We had some power issues going on and the pump that aerates the liquids was off and the tea went bad so I had to throw it out. The live good bacteria that forms when oxygen is added to the compost solution dies and turns nasty when it is oxygen- deprived and can cause problems in itself. But, I have a fresh batch brewing and hopefully it will right the damping-off and whatever else is plaguing the greenhouse. Cool temps and too much moisture wreaks havoc and causes all kinds of fungal and bacterial problems.
I have been very busy since we last talked. A great adventure to Lake Roosevelt and Davenport for sales and shopping with daughter Betsy. Creating and planning for our first spring garden show plus three more upcoming sales and the opening of the Farmers Market season.
My ad is out in the local Exchange and Nikels Worth newspapers and pictures and descriptions of my tomatoes and peppers I am offering this year should be appearing on my website www.pattisgardenexpressions.com.
PATTI’S GARDEN EXPRESSIONS
MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND SALE
SATURDAY MAY 7th & SUNDAY MAY 8th
10 am - 4 pm
5105 N. Idaho Road Newman Lake
509-226-0321
Hanging Baskets of beautiful blooms
Dozens of varieties of Tomato Plants
Assorted Vegetable, Fruit & Berry Plants
Hostas, other Perennials
Farm-Fresh Eggs
Container Plantings
Garden Décor
Water Features and Aquatic Plants
Handmade Delights
And SATURDAY MAY 14th from 9 AM - 5 PM
The 12th Annual SPOKANE GARDEN EXPO
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane Community College Lair
Also visit me at the Kootenai County Farmers Market
Every Saturday May thru October 9 AM - 1:30 PM
Corner Hwy 95 & Prairie Ave. Hayden, Idaho
Visit www.pattisgardenexpressions.com or
unfitgardener.blogspot.com
for more details
PLUS!! Saturday May 21st 11 am - 4 pm:
GRAND OPENING
of my JUNQUE SHOPPE & PLANT STORE
“RE-TREASURED” @
EAST FARMS SUPPLY - a feed and seed store
Located at 21518 E. Gilbert Road, OTIS ORCHARDS
(509) 928 - 3616
Our first spring show was a new one this year. Put on by the horticulture class at the community college. It was a bit early for alot of plants, but still there were some great items for sale. Fresh cut flowers and produce form greenhouses and all kinds of garden-related crafts and products. I really loved the orchids at one booth and even found time to sit in on her seminar on how to grow them. I hope some day to be able to have one of mine re-bloom! And towards the end of the day, a belly dancing festival showed up and performed dances and had costumes for sale. Highly entertaining! I just might have to try that!
Then we had to prepare for our Easter event here at home. That meant the crafts, seed packets, labels, papers and everything else that had accumulated all winter on the dining room table and kitchen island had to be temporarily banished elsewhere. Not enough time for a proper 'spring cleaning' but a good scrubbing of everything and a little straightening. It was good to see the table once more and I had forgotten how nice empty counters look. I even got some yard work done and managed to prune and rake and get the pond started back up for the season. Then the egg decorating began! All four grandchildren creating masterpieces for the Bunny to hide. We had an exciting egg hunt and at the end all four children were given live bunnies to have as a pet.
Dan has found only three eggs so far that were missed. For some reason the Easter Bunny forgets to count how many eggs he hides. And then a wonderful dinner with all the family. We combined Easter this year with Dan and his Dads birthday as it was the following day. The weather even cooperated and made it a perfect Holiday.
I didn't watch my intake of fluids well enough getting ready and attending the sale and missed several days of work because I was so dizzy and weak, so I went back to the hospital and was treated for dehydration plus they worked on the opening between the esophagus and stomach where their was a narrowing that was keeping me from eating solid foods without pain and vomiting. It seems to be doing better now so I am looking forward to eating a bit more and gaining some energy for everything I want to do! And make sure I drink enough fluids.
Hopefully the weather will turn around. We have had record cold and rainfall and snow this spring. But at least no tornados! My prayers go out to those who have lost family, friends and property.
