I'm Posting my New Gardening Hours

[NJCher]

The purpose is to get work done out of direct sun. Also to beat the heat.

5:30-11 a.m. and 6-9 p.m.

A nap from 1-2 p.m.

I'm "getting in shape" with the new hours from now through mid-June, when they will fully take effect.

I may not garden all those hours, but they're open for me if I need them.



Cher

[Laura PourMeADrink]

1. You are so funny NJC nt

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. got any tips on squirrels and tomatoes? I've got a gorgeous

hanging basket with tons of cherry tomatoes and had to bring it
inside because they were snacking on them.

[kemah]

3. Cats

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. looks funny...no sound on my pc

(moved it and I have no idea why the sound stopped)

wish my dog Larry could live among cats. no way

[NCarolinawoman]

5. Are you in a drought area?

I have often heard that when squirrels go after tomatoes, they are really looking for a source of moisture. Sometimes putting out a dish of water will keep them away from the tomatoes.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

6. Yes - but we have a fountain they drink out of all the time. Guess

I will have to resort to wire cages. boo

[lululu]

7. I stop being out in the sun at 10am.

It's plenty hot and bright by then.

I'm struck by how different older people look who've spend a lot of time in the sun with no sun block vs. more troglodytes types. By then it's too late, of course.