Over the past week the garden has not received any precipitation. As a result of decreased activity, and increased personal activity with summer vacation, my aim is to bring updates on the garden in weekly installments.
Although we are in a "mild" drought, the garden continues to grow slowly. I had intended to water the grass, but my plastic sprinkler was melted by a slow drip from the weed-eater's gas tank. Our local weather has apparently been dominated by a "center of high pressure" that has prevented any rainfall. There might be a slight chance for storms over the weekend. Emmet recommended that we buy a new sprinkler.
And even though reporting has slowed, Emmet continues to patrol the garden each day. Today he pointed out the development of tiny lampyridae that are living in the garden, best known as fireflies to the laymen. Emmet remarked that he can't wait to observe their nocturnal bioluminescence. Always something new to discover in the {Blue}grass Garden.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Emmet was eager to get out and patrol the garden this morning. He's not a big fan of the rain, so the past two days have been "a bit of a wash," so he says.
Today looks to be beautiful, with a high in the mid 60s and plenty of sun. Emmet said to go ahead and get the lawn mower ready for the rest of the yard.
Today looks to be beautiful, with a high in the mid 60s and plenty of sun. Emmet said to go ahead and get the lawn mower ready for the rest of the yard.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Alternate Garden, May 10, 2007
On a side note, Kristin has been doing a little gardening of her own. Here you can see her seeds sprouting. She is growing sunflowers, cucumbers, basil, cilantro, poppies, beefstake and cherry tomatoes.
Almost all of the plants are coming along nicely. Emmet says he will submit his formal report on her garden in the near future.
Almost all of the plants are coming along nicely. Emmet says he will submit his formal report on her garden in the near future.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
A great discovery today: some of the grass is beginning to develop its "blue" color. However, over the years I've noticed that "Bluegrass" tends to actually have more of a violet or lavender color. In the image above you can see some of the coloration starting to shade the tips of the grass.
Emmet observed that, "The 'bluish' color is only visual in nature and has yet to develop an altered olfactory state."
Emmet observed that, "The 'bluish' color is only visual in nature and has yet to develop an altered olfactory state."
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Grass Facts, Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Classification of "Kentucky Bluegrass"
Kingdom - Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom - Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Superdivision - Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
Division - Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
Class - Liliopsida (Monocotyledons)
Subclass - Commelinidae
Order - Cyperales
Family - Poaceae (Grass family)
Genus - Poa L. (bluegrass)
Species - Poa pratensis L. (Kentucky bluegrass)
Kingdom - Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom - Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Superdivision - Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
Division - Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
Class - Liliopsida (Monocotyledons)
Subclass - Commelinidae
Order - Cyperales
Family - Poaceae (Grass family)
Genus - Poa L. (bluegrass)
Species - Poa pratensis L. (Kentucky bluegrass)
Monday, May 7, 2007
Monday, May 7, 2007
Today, sunny and mild with a high of 76°. Excellent weather for growing grass.
Unfortunately, it appears that Emmet is having second thoughts about the garden now that it has been redefined after mowing. He often goes around it completely. Only with specific coaxing am I able to lure him into the flourishing grass.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
After a day of steady rains, the garden continues to flourish. Emmet sniffs the grass to assess its quality.
Here we observe Emmet patroling the boundries of the garden. In a stroke of good fortune, he has become dedicated to the success of the project and is willing to assist by "any means possible."
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
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