Here in central Ohio we’re expecting a hard freeze in the 20s tonight, after a rapid early and mid season brought on by days in the 70s and 80s. As I was fevorishly picking this evening to try and hold…
Author: Drew Mc Farland, Ohio
Ides of March
The Ides of March took its toll early here in central Ohio. Around 5:45 this morning we had a massive hail and thunderstorm. Perhaps as much as 4″ of rain in some areas, many roads flooded out. That will teach…
Help needed: Daffodils for Wedding, March 10
Folks: This nice lady called me today after finding my cut flower business online. I don’t usually ship, but would try to help if I could. Even in this very early season, I’m still at least a week from first…
JW Marriott
Thought you all may appreciate this. Was in Indianapolis for part of a conference overnight yesterday/today at the JW Marriott there. This is an almost new hotel and about to be the main hotel for the Superbowl. ($109/night for conference…
New United States Hardiness Zone Map
A new United States Hardiness Zone Map was released today. It respresents some large changes here in Ohio. I was previously on the 5-6 line but now firmly 6(a). I’m not sure I’d trust it too much having seen -10…
Leafing out in Ohio today.
Not what I expected or wanted to see today, but was amazed to see a good three inches of new growth coming up in one of the daffodil fields during a Thanksgiving day walk. (Most likely Hospodar). I’m guessing it…