Happy Cinco de Mayo

This is a beautiful time of the year with the return of warm weather and most of us are making plans for all the gardens. My main interest is the vegetable garden, because I have started with a planter on my window sill about a month ago. The zucchini came up so fast that it raised the cover. I had to move them outside about 3 weeks ago. I did have them covered with my 2 liter bottles, and they did survive a freeze. About 10 days ago I planted peas, and they broke ground yesterday.I ordered strawberry plants, and they were planted 5 days ago. Yesterday I put out 4 tomato plants. All this before the 15th of May here in Chicago. I know I'm taking a chance, but I still have some back up plants. I'll keep you posted.

Dr.Ray

I HAVE RETURNED

I am back after a minor medical problem, I am back in shape again. I am still in the process of writing my memoirs which is also time consuming. Now spring has arrived, and I planted some irises yesterday. I ordered a new variety which is white and ever blooming. They are supposed to bloom a second time each year. Earlier I predicted an early spring, and we had a record breaking 83 degrees on April 1st. That should push the planting season up two weeks. I intend to start some seeds indoors this week, because it is a little late already. I will try to stay healthy.