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| April 16th vs April 17th |
"What a difference a day made: Twenty-four little hours, brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain ..."English lyrics by Stanley Adams
The evocative lyrics of the Dinah Washington classic recording jumped out at me today when I heard it playing: They well described the dramatic weather changes we've been experiencing during April of 2018.
And though, April’s raindrops proverbially encourage May flowers, and unseasonal weather early in the month is not generally out of the ordinary; a brutal ice and snow storm on the 15th of the month seemed almost unimaginable when I remembered sowing peas outdoors at the same time last year.
Many will attribute the unsettled weather and unseasonal temperatures to the global warming phenomena, and they may not be far off the mark. Traditional timelines for seeding, planting and harvesting are certainly being challenged in recent years; and, birds and pollinators are struggling for survival because of climate changes.
For my part, I’m going to endeavour to adapt my gardening practices to the current growing conditions and continue my journey towards a more sustainable living and working environment for the pollinating species upon which all earthly creatures rely. It’s one small way of being part of the solution rather than compounding the problem.
By continuing with the writing of my blog, The Pollinator Potager Project, I’m recommitting to the documentation of my efforts, education, enjoyment, and harvest; while giving positive voice to successes and disappointments alike.
If a day can make the difference between a brutal ice storm and bright sunny skies, surely there's hope for the coming growing season, and for a future filled with beauty, bounty and memories aplenty.
Let's share them together!
And though, April’s raindrops proverbially encourage May flowers, and unseasonal weather early in the month is not generally out of the ordinary; a brutal ice and snow storm on the 15th of the month seemed almost unimaginable when I remembered sowing peas outdoors at the same time last year.
Many will attribute the unsettled weather and unseasonal temperatures to the global warming phenomena, and they may not be far off the mark. Traditional timelines for seeding, planting and harvesting are certainly being challenged in recent years; and, birds and pollinators are struggling for survival because of climate changes.
For my part, I’m going to endeavour to adapt my gardening practices to the current growing conditions and continue my journey towards a more sustainable living and working environment for the pollinating species upon which all earthly creatures rely. It’s one small way of being part of the solution rather than compounding the problem.
By continuing with the writing of my blog, The Pollinator Potager Project, I’m recommitting to the documentation of my efforts, education, enjoyment, and harvest; while giving positive voice to successes and disappointments alike.
If a day can make the difference between a brutal ice storm and bright sunny skies, surely there's hope for the coming growing season, and for a future filled with beauty, bounty and memories aplenty.
Let's share them together!
