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above: Bees working the blueberry blooms
Happy May Day from here in my garden! April 15th is the average last frost date and right on schedule the flowers are emerging and the bees are humming. Such a busy time of the year for us and although it has been a cool and wet spring temperatures are back up in the 70’s regularly now. Such a busy time of the year for us between mowing, weeding and planting. Lots of dandelions popping up in the beds to dig out and spring weeds grow quickly here on the plateau.
I was thrilled to see the columbine that I started in milk jugs last year from seeds blooming with abandon in my beds. At my old farm the hummingbirds loved these so I am hoping that they will spread and help to draw and feed the hummingbirds.
The hosta are filling out nicely all over the property scattered under the trees in the shady areas and I dug some up and separated them as they were getting pretty thick. The snowball bushes are past the top of the fence now and loaded with blooms this year. Daylilies are up but no blooms yet and same with the peonies.
The bees are loving the garlic chives and regular chive blooms.
And the Iris blooms are gorgeous as usual. I just wished they lasted longer as the spring rains can be rough on them.
Yesterday I discovered one of my hens setting on a nest so looks like I will have spring chicks and all of my birdhouses are full of activity also.
Hope spring is visiting for you all and the beauty of it is being enjoyed.
Blessings from The Holler
The Canned Quilter
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2022-05-01 12:25:00
Karl Hoffman is a distinguished agriculturalist with over four decades of experience in sustainable farming practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Cornell University and has made significant contributions as a professor at Iowa State University. Hoffman’s groundbreaking research on integrated pest management and soil health has revolutionized modern agriculture. As a respected farm journalist, his column “Field Notes with Karl Hoffman” and his blog “The Modern Farmer” provide insightful, practical advice to a global audience. Hoffman’s work with the USDA and the United Nations FAO has enhanced food security worldwide. His awards include the USDA’s Distinguished Service Award and the World Food Prize, reflecting his profound impact on agriculture and sustainability.
