Missouri Weather Strikes Again

Missouri Weather Strikes Again

I took a short and peaceful walk around my garden and property an hour ago. Spring flowers and buds are starting to show themselves with the beautiful temperatures we've had. 

Anytime now, the weather will change, quickly. Up to 65 mile per hour winds and temperatures going from the current 66 degrees to 22 degrees by 8 am on Monday.

Wind and Rain

Snow Flurries

Sunshine and Pleasant Temperatures

All within a few days!

My garden has fall onions coming up and a wonderful crop of greens. 

Such a lovely spring surprise.

Hollow de Log, the head of our outside cat patrol, walked the property with me as I took numerous photos of the spring progress. Hollow followed us like a dog, meowing like a baby as we walked the trail around the property. He usually doesn't come along; he waits for me near the house. But, since my husband was with me today, Hollow decided to follow.

Hollow Follow.

He cried most the way and while the pictures of him look fierce, he is not.

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I can feel the storm coming. The temperature has already begun to drop and the wind is picking up.

The cold temps, wind, and possible snow will have an effect on the spring blooms, but here in Missouri, the plants are used to it. It is a natural part of this area and while many plants are equipped and old enough to handle the wild weather in the spring, other plants will not make it and will have to be replaced.

The daffodil has already bloomed and is beginning to die off.

The grape hyacinths are always pretty and a wonderful pop of spring color.

Our catnip is growing strong, as always. The three cats that live here love the leaves.

It is always a great bug deterrent so I let it grow around the house at will.

The mint is coming back! Great in tea! I've tried to transplant it to other places around the house. 

It smells good and keeps bugs away, "they say" haha.

This mint as well as the catnip are known for overgrowth, so many people plant it in containers.

I'm excited the catnip is growing along this portion of our outside wall. The concrete looks ugly to me, so as the catnip and mint grown there, it will look much nicer.

I'm not sure where this flower came from. Must have accidentally transplanted some bulbs when working this portion of the property. Looks beautiful.

The onions from last fall are doing well. I'm going to research if I can cut part of the top off to add to salads.

This beautiful purple flower took over my garden last fall, of course it wasn't flowering then. I think it is a wild edible, so more research for me!

Bulbs are coming up! Hope the cold and snow doesn't effect them.

It shouldn't.

Hollow de Log on watch for birds, bugs, and cats!

This is one of the greens that came up this spring. I've planted so many heirloom plants it's hard know exactly what kind they are. This plant is delicious in eggs and sauteed.

The pic above is the greens before it flowers. The leaves can get bitter once it bolts, but they haven't on the other plants yet, I think it's because of the temperature not being hot out.

Hollow shows how big the mustard plant is compared to him.

Strawberry runners have busted out of the rock wall. I don't mind. I let them grow where they want.

Thinking this is heirloom kale coming up. Going to enjoy it in eggs in the morning.

And, Hollow and I head to the trail around the field to see what natural plants are growing. It's a bit early, so not much color.

Since I started writing this, the storm has blown in. A tornado warning was issued for a town just east of us. Thankfully there was nothing awful here and prayers are for the surrounding towns as well as the areas that are further east.

I'll let you know how the plants do after the cold weather and possible snow settles in for a couple of days. One friend is concerned about the blossoms on her fruit trees.

 My seed packets are out on the table and the sorting and planning begins. 

Hoping to plant on Wednesday!