We fought wind and dust all day long yesterday. Sure was a mess!
And of course it had little bits of rain with it…nothing that does any good, just helps the blowing dirt stick to stuff.
Here is one of our windows to give you an idea…that isn’t rain, it’s dirt.
I went to bed thinking I will be glad when the weather settles and I can get the windows and screens washed.
This morning we woke up to this-
Yep! And we still irrigate even though there is snow.
Terry and I were talking about those that have corn seed in the ground ready to ‘water-up’–sort of scary, because this type of moisture will cause the seed to swell and break out roots and a stalk, if the water doesn’t hit them at the right time the seed will die.
That is one reason we water the ground first, wait for it to dry to the right stage of moisture and then plant.
Everyone has their own theory and knows what works for them, but for us this is what and why we do what we do.
Also, this type of weather is a mess for those in the ‘prep’ stage of ground work. You get the soil to the point of being a really nice sponge; it will act like a sponge. In our clay type of soil sponges turn rock hard if you don’t get on it right at a certain point.
As in all things timing is everything.
There is an old saying: “As in gambling so is farming” there just might be more than a grain of truth in it.
Well, moisture is moisture so we will just keep the fire going, the water flowing and know that someday, at some time, winter has just GOT to end! 🙂
Linda, from Canada sent me some bulbs of her Tarda Tulips, last year we were so dry they didn’t bloom, but this year they are lovely.
Of course they are covered up with snow right now, but the photos I got yesterday show you how beautiful they are
Spring time in the Rockies or is it still winter time? Maybe a mix of both 🙂
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
I had snow at my house this morning too, my poor lilies in the garden are struggling – too long with no warm weather. I am hoping to at least see sun today and help them perk back up but now wonder how far it will set them back. Sigh….can’t control the weather!
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Wow, that is really harsh! I was wondering if you had tardas from Linda…I do too and I just love them. Such cheerful little flowers. Ours aren’t out yet, but soon….
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No wonder I haven’t been able to get my corn to grow!
We’re having snow, rain, snow, sleet, gray. We have only one daffodil up and the bachelor buttons (which have been frozen) and the tulips were just starting up and now they have brown tips from freezing. It froze Cloudy’s lillies back to the ground.
Seems Delta is a couple of weeks ahead of us…I suspect Grand Junction is three weeks ahead.
No wonder Terry’s been thinking of leasing the farm out.
d
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oh, first dirt, then snow!
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That doesn’t look like just a light dusting of snow. It’s close to snowman making snow.
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Your weather is like ours — if you don’t like it, wait a few hours and it will change. I hope your beautiful tulips are snug under their blanket of snow and will still be wonderfully blooming when the snow melts.
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Ole Man Winter is not finished with any of us, I don’t think.. We are warm right now–but they say we will also get cold again this weekend… Dang it!!!!
Love Linda’s little Tulips.. So pretty.
Hugs,
Betsy
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I didn’t know that about watering the ground first. Thanks for the tip!
Your flowers are pretty. 🙂
Blessings. ♥
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Your weather is NUTS!.. we have the cold harsh wind and the rain but no snow thankfully, certainly not a good day for roofing! c
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Snow and tulips…excellent combo..:-)
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The little tulips are really pretty and cheery! Don’t have snow here, but strong winds and cold front tonight with freezing temps tomorrow night. Thought maybe that would be the end of Winter, but, no, we are to have freezing temps next week too!
I sure don’t envy you having to work with the water in your weather, Linda. Am glad you got more wood so you can warm up when you come in from checking the water. Here’s praying for warmer weather for you!!
Blessings!
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What a snow fall! I’ll bet some winters you don’t get this much altogether. With the heavy clay soil you have to hit it right. I hope your weather settles down and you can get thins done.
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Been crazy here. Poor Stella’s had a small stroke and is in the hospital. I took her my iPad today and your blog was the first thing she wanted to see :-).
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Oh LInda, dirty windows would be the very last thing I’d be worried about if I were you! The tulips are a spot of sunshine and I hope they’ll still be shining when the latest (and last, I hope) snow melts!
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That’s tough, snow half way through April… what a finely balanced skill farming is .. you are such experts at this !!!
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I’m looking at 6-8 easy here.
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I enjoy reading your blog! You farm a totally different way then we do in southern Wisconsin, and it’s very interesting to follow. I wish I could share some of our water with you, we have had over 8″ in the last 2 weeks. We are forecasted to get more rain through Friday. No field work at all has been done here, everyone is going stir crazy….
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beautiful little tulips..snow is moisture..I wonder if that will be your last snow? 🙂
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