Stiff and tired
The weather was great -- coolish/overcast but we dug out three beds and planted a bunch of stuff. As I said in an earlier post, some nurseries are offering large (and root-bound) starts at bargain prices. Since my growing season is a month later than Bellingham's, I can take advantage of these sales and jump-start my garden.
Lulu and I put in a good seven hours planting vegetable crops, put in some rhubarb and horseradish (both invasive crops so they share a small bed and can duke it out themselves) and a couple more 'mater plants. The 'maters are looking at me like "WTF Dude?�?� -- No I am serious!!!". Mildew all over their leaves. Didn't get around to the Bordeaux today so tomorrow if it is reasonably clear and dry.
Did some meatloaf and corn on the cob (California but still decent) and a local hot-house 'mater with cucumber and home-grown mint and parsley in a balsamic vinaigrette emulsion (I cheat and use a dab of mayo -- doesn't hold beyond fifteen minutes but a good and fast faux).
Good Lord -- that cow did not die in vain -- some of the most incredible meats for a bit under $3/pound. You do need a dedicated freezer to hold 300 pounds of meat but the savings and quality are amazing. Hold it at below zero and your meat is good for more than a year, zero problems.
Feeling good -- whatever it was that had caught me decided to release me after only a few days. Early bed and see what tomorrow brings!
Posted by DaveH at June 25, 2012 8:10 PM