June 2, 2026, the 153rd day of 2026
Adjusting as Necessary
This year it took so long to warm up that it swiftly changed from cold to chilly to warm to hot. It really is typical though. The unusual... View MoreJune 2, 2026, the 153rd day of 2026
Adjusting as Necessary
This year it took so long to warm up that it swiftly changed from cold to chilly to warm to hot. It really is typical though. The unusual years are the ones that we actually have a month or so of beautiful Springlike weather before the heat settles in.
But these past few weeks have been pretty close to perfect, with only a few days that were uncomfortably warm to work outside.
Summer always has to have its time or we would only be lakes and forests without any delicate produce or flowers. It would still be beautiful, but we do so enjoy the time of sweet fragrances and beauty that only Summer weather allows for, including swimming.
We need this warmth and accelerated growth to turn the Northwoods into a lush and beautiful area, one that is hard to believe was covered in snow not that long ago. Because too soon the frost and then freeze will return, and many plants will begin to prepare for dormancy.
There is only a short window where we can slip in delicate plants, like tomatoes and squash etc... The danger of a late frost keeps most of us only from planting our delicate plants until after June 15th-18th depending on the forecast.
If we want to get a headstart on delicate plants or we buy plants instead of seeds, we usually keep them in pots that can be brought inside before that, if frost threatens. We usually won't get our first frost that puts an end to the delicate plants until some time in September, but hopefully not until mid-October.
The hearty crops grow fine, as long as they are started early enough and picked before it gets too hot, because when it gets hot they have a tendency to go right to seed. If more hardly plants are needed, we replant for a Fall picking.
This year is another year of rearranging our yards and gardens, which we did not manage to do earlier because of the late cold, lots or rain and slow thaw of the snow. Then suddenly so much happened at once.
We have been rearranging things now, differently than we intended, so we have to rework our plans. Changes required that we use the place we had intended for the new garden area. So we will probably do a potted garden again this year and try preparing for next year's garden spa,ce this Fall.
Taking it day by day and as it comes, no matter what we had planned, is about all we can do.
Trusting in Jesus to see us through and praying for His wisdom, first and foremost, is the highest priority. We cannot know what will happen, but He does. And there is always an answer, even it takes quite a bit of prayer and creativity to make it happen.
Stay strong! Pray, plan and work, but be flexible so you do not break under the unexpected complications when they arise.
NAN
