When I opened things up this morning the temperature was at 24.9°F, and now, barely a half an hour later, it is already up to 32.5°F. It certainly has the appearance that it will be another great day for outdoor activities. I am currently planning to plant a large part of my garden. Only those vegetables adversely affected by low temperatures will not be planted outside. The tomatoes and peppers will be planted inside to get them a good start, and the squashes and cucumbers will wait until later in May to have the seeds put in the ground.
The weather stick is up giving an indication that it will be a good day. All three of the electronic instruments are indicating improving weather with fair, sunny conditions. I cannot ask for better weather than this to get the garden started. A couple more days of sunny weather will warm the ground, and then we need some rain about every 3 days, with a good soaking about once per week, and the gardens should do well.
Low Temperature: 23.5°F
Barometric Pressure (in.Hg): 30.16
Relative Humidity: 75%
Dew Point: 18.1°F
Wind Direction: North Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill: 24.9°F
Precipitation: Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Current Temperature: 35.4°F

Daffodils 27 April 2006

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