tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post1371975279225869445..comments2023-10-25T01:28:45.644-07:00Comments on Sunny Simple Life: How Changing Weather Is Affecting Southern California Vegetable GardensUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-2091087758250112672015-03-20T21:34:48.503-07:002015-03-20T21:34:48.503-07:00I blogged about climate change affecting the West,...I blogged about climate change affecting the West, and I think it will just get worse. I'm glad I don't live there, as water may become a really huge issue... Nancy@LittlehomesteadinBoiseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-24588777294924940742015-03-18T09:08:06.244-07:002015-03-18T09:08:06.244-07:00I'm in the Arizona desert. I grow from about t...I'm in the Arizona desert. I grow from about the end of January to May, and about the end of September to December. Last December I lost my tomatoes just as they were turning ripe, because we had three nights of freezing temperatures. I covered with the cloths I had, but it was ineffective. I am going to try covering them with plastic later this year, because that's what some gardeners do with seedlings where the weather is colder. I find that we go through this dry period and then we have a big flood. I use raised beds, because the soil is caliche. I think it saves on water use. I cover the plants with shade clothes come late April and May.Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-47833375459087032822015-03-16T23:45:01.046-07:002015-03-16T23:45:01.046-07:00We are beginning to think that this is the new nor...We are beginning to think that this is the new normal!<br /><br />We got too hot on the beach on Saturday and had to go back into the house!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-37952563423552151502015-03-16T22:17:46.746-07:002015-03-16T22:17:46.746-07:00You are so right. Our weather is changing for sur...You are so right. Our weather is changing for sure! I am way behind on my garden plans since I have been so sick. I hope to get going on it this weekend. <br />You are bound to have a beautiful garden and bountiful harvests!<br />xo KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-80668396315645012122015-03-16T21:41:28.297-07:002015-03-16T21:41:28.297-07:00Elaine-
So interesting that you posted this.
I h...Elaine- <br />So interesting that you posted this. <br />I have been wondering about the weather changes for our region and the need to change our planting schedule here. <br />We've had more snow the last couple-two or three years even! Now...we've had torrents of rain! <br />I actually had squishy puddles under my clothes line today! Thank goodness my lines held! <br />I haven't started a single seed. I've not worked the soil--YET! I haven't planted a single thing. <br />I honestly-- don't know if it's too late now. <br />I've talked to the hubby about it-- and he isn't even interested in having a garden-- :/ <br />I do see the need and I do know the importance of growing our own food-- and I know that it helps in so many ways! One being getting outside and getting fresh air and exercise! The other getting fresh food. <br />We're starting to warm-- but the ground is still so wet. <br />Your area is so hot and dry-- we've been there too about 5 years ago-- I'll be interested in following your gardening. Seeing the changes and adjustments you are making. <br />I truly do hope to get something in the ground soon. <br />I know I won't regret it. <br />Patricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-48286929425286679442015-03-16T19:11:00.664-07:002015-03-16T19:11:00.664-07:00Elaine, it's scary isn't it? Our lakes ar...Elaine, it's scary isn't it? Our lakes are not freezing as fast, or as long, and the geese are coming and going faster. There are so many signs, earlier winters, more snow...hotter summers, dry reserves...<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-83706311804523561932015-03-16T17:50:51.166-07:002015-03-16T17:50:51.166-07:00As gardeners, we must adapt to the whims of weathe...As gardeners, we must adapt to the whims of weather. Thankfully, you have abundant sunshine, which is key to growing lots of yummy stuff.<br />Enjoy your early harvesting!<br /><br />I hope you'll share this on The Maple Hill Hop this week! daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-41295118003703975082015-03-16T17:28:40.723-07:002015-03-16T17:28:40.723-07:00The last 5 summers on the coast (Huntington Beach)...The last 5 summers on the coast (Huntington Beach) have been abnormally cool for us. Are you inland? (Rhetorical question, I'll understand you don't want to tell where you live!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639458779488974973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-55195515729875593592015-03-16T17:16:56.331-07:002015-03-16T17:16:56.331-07:00And we had snow last week! I'm just beginning ...And we had snow last week! I'm just beginning to get the leaves cleaned out.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-34740447639391701752015-03-16T14:40:50.502-07:002015-03-16T14:40:50.502-07:00There was a big article in our paper today about h...There was a big article in our paper today about how the climate was affecting California gardens. Kinda scary!<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3504547252988171727.post-57694211704897743862015-03-16T14:31:36.223-07:002015-03-16T14:31:36.223-07:00I 'm in the other side of the world and my gar...I 'm in the other side of the world and my garden shows signs of changing weather too.<br />Merle...............Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.com