Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Arctic Farming






The pictures you see here today were taken on a dark, wet, cold day in June. With temperatures in the 40s and 50s, Gary has had to resort to a mini greenhouse to enable the green peppers to go into the soil. Perhaps the same steps will have to be taken for tomatoes and squash. Today Gary built pea fences to support peas that are thriving in this weather. The lettuce and herbs like it too. He has also planted pole beans and you can see the poles next to the peas. Finally the flowering crab apple tree has blossomed. The flowers add a touch of summer where the sky doesn't bring any sun or warmth.

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