I have been reading about the RGGS (rain gutter growing system) on facebook. Being the age that I am, I was a little hesitant. I had an old canvas bag in my closet, you know the kind that you get when you go to a seminar, and thought that would work. I also had one of those hospital basins and thought that would work too. I have never been able to grow squash so I got a zucchini squash plant and planted it in the bag. I kept the basin mostly full of water most of the time. I could see that the top of the bag was moist so I knew there was enough water in there. This plant started growing like gangbusters. I was so excited. Today, I went out and there was this most beautiful golden squash blossom.
Now, I like blossoms for breakfast but had to save this one for photos.
I have also planted my Armenian cucumber and some zinnias in separate bags and shall see how they grow.
What have you planted this Spring?
I took a drive to Wickenburg on Friday to visit with my aunt and the desert is blooming in some places.
I just love these beaver tail cacti.
I was at the roping this a.m. to see a friend I hadn't seen in awhile and I came across this awesome vehicle.
Isn't it gorgeous? I love the tufted & rolled top. I forgot to look at the seats to see if they were the same. I'd drive this if given the chance. The only bad thing I saw was that it had an Obama sticker on the back window.
Last Saturday there was rain in the valley and this is what one of the storms left at my house on that stormy afternoon.
I know you have all seen hail but this was a freaky storm as it had been drizzling most of the morning and in the afternoon the clouds rolled in and it really poured and along with some hail. Hail is not good for air conditioner grills or the tile roof.
Now, if we could just get another nice rain this weekend maybe the desert will begin to get green and bloom with some of the spring flowers. Though the weeds are on a terror!
