1st Hummingbird sighting today

What a difference a year makes. I recall May 2006 to have been constant rain, and here we are this year in the midst of a long, sunny warm stretch. It is forecast to reach 80 degrees in Richmond tomorrow. That is less than a month since we had significant snow cover! I am beginning to think that favas, or any other crop that likes extended mild & cool periods, is NOT for Richmond.

The favas are up and going strong, as are the Brussels Sprouts, radishes, mustards, arugula, spinach, chicory and lettuce. I forgot how strange spinach seedlings look - like grass.

Obtained two horse chestnut seedlings last weekend from Dad's nursery for the offspring of Horatio. They are parked in the shade behind the barn until we get a moment to make up our minds and dig the holes where they will go.

Some peppers are up in the basement.