Oh my, it's July already. Having spent 2 weeks on hot, humid Cape Cod, Massachusetts, it was a pleasure to return to 'normal' temperatures. But, wait--I didn't return to 'normal', it was HOT. I guess there are advantages to these above-average temps we've had this past week...
For one, the tomatoes have grown so much, and have lovely little blossoms on them. Most of the rest of my plantings have at least tripled in size, many not just in height but also in girth. Guess that means I'll need to do some thinning out this year. As I thinned out the radishes I planted, there were some that were ready to eat--yay! Wow, they were spicy hot, good and crunchy. The lettuce gets filtered light, so they are doing well and should be ready for cutting in a week or so. I guess that means I need to plant another row of each to keep the crops producing at different rates?!
Speaking of extremes in temps...don't know if many of you experienced many casualties of the winter cold, but I can tell you that I lost a few lavender plants that I pruned back in the fall. That just means there is more opportunity to plant other things in their places! And we all know how much gardeners hate trying out new plants--haha. I kid. I'm a kidder.
I won't kid you on how the eaglet is progressing though. Upon my return, we rowed out to see the nest up close. To our delight, the eaglet entertained us by standing on the edge of the nest and unfurling his/her wings to their full width and flapping wildly, insistently, but only lifting up on the 'toes'. This full-sized juvenile seemed to be trying out the new equipment, and will surely make its first-flight soon!
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I'll check back in after the 4th of July weekend to post an update on the progress of the 'first flight'. Let's all keep our fingers and toes crossed that this baby flies without trouble.
~Aerie-el
I hear ya on the humidity! The air around here feels the same way as when you step out of the shower, y'know?
ReplyDeleteAs for the juvenile eagle: I am rooting for ya, buddy! Take it slow and easy, though. Don't take the leap until you are ready!!!
Tui, I had no idea Italy was like that! In typical PNW-style, we changed from sweltering summer to sublime spring-like weather these past few days. I hear we'll be back to summer in a couple days though! Not bad for July, eh?!
ReplyDeleteGood advice for the eaglet, cuz that first step is a doozie!
~Aerie-el
Greetings,
ReplyDeleteI am a neighbor on the Lake's northern shore. Anxious to know how the eagles fared through the fireworks Friday night. There sure was a lot of noise close by the nest - so it seemed.
-Katarina
Howdy neighbor!
ReplyDeleteWe had been very concerned, of course, as a result of seeing the massive fireworks display so near the nest for so long on the 4th.
Thankfully, it appears the nest and its precious contents were spared any lasting effects. We saw the juvenile testing his/her wings today and 'caught some air'. I caught some photos, and plan to post them this coming week.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Aerie-el
Aerie-el
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update on the post firework nest activity. We certainly enjoy seeing the eagles. Glad to know all is okay.
-Katarina
No trouble! We were sitting on pins and needles waiting to see how they did too.
ReplyDelete~Aerie-el