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Re: New England FEB 2015
+1sanderson wrote:Pretty!
CC, uh, why do you still only have single pane glass?
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Re: New England FEB 2015
camprn wrote:+1sanderson wrote:Pretty!
CC, uh, why do you still only have single pane glass?
There new are storms on those windows. Are they not supposed to do that with storms on them? Can't remember now if the Jack Frost is on the storms or the windows.
There were also feathers but I didn't think they looked as much like plants in a SFG.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Well, its good to know you have plenty of moisture in the house! Good job!!
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There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Beautiful frost photos, CC!
I escaped to south FL for a week, and it was tough coming back to bigger snowbanks. I think I'm getting old because Florida is looking better all the time.
Garden? What garden? Thankfully there's a pair of snowshoes here, and with another 12" coming, they're getting a lot of use.
I escaped to south FL for a week, and it was tough coming back to bigger snowbanks. I think I'm getting old because Florida is looking better all the time.
Garden? What garden? Thankfully there's a pair of snowshoes here, and with another 12" coming, they're getting a lot of use.
NHGardener- Posts : 2305
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Yesterday morning, while I was watching the weather forecast for the next few days, I kept having visions of packing up some clothes and the cat, jumping into the car and heading to FL. The urge was SO strong. My Miami apt has recently been vacated and is just sitting there on the bay, waiting....
Almost time to plant seeds. Not feeling that urge yet.
Oh, the Jack Frost is on the inside of only 2 storms, and only when it drops to about 10 or lower at night. Above that there's some condensation on them. Don't know why there's humidity INSIDE there. I don't open those windows this time of year.
Almost time to plant seeds. Not feeling that urge yet.
Oh, the Jack Frost is on the inside of only 2 storms, and only when it drops to about 10 or lower at night. Above that there's some condensation on them. Don't know why there's humidity INSIDE there. I don't open those windows this time of year.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Where's Bill Nye when you need him?
Now you did it, CC. I'm going to dream about vacant apartments in Miami.... Let me tell you. There IS another life out there, and it's w-a-r-m... Okay, it was in the low 70s and my mother was very chilled, but shorts were fine with me.
But the indoor seeding was a factor in making my visit down there late January/early Feb. This year my plants are going to be mini King Kongs when I transplant.
Reminds me of a few years ago when I indoor seeded my peas too early, and ended up with foot high pea plants in the bedroom. Spring delayed that year and I ended up having to start over...
Oh, and there were honeybees on the poinsettia plants... and monarch butterflies were on blooms...
Now you did it, CC. I'm going to dream about vacant apartments in Miami.... Let me tell you. There IS another life out there, and it's w-a-r-m... Okay, it was in the low 70s and my mother was very chilled, but shorts were fine with me.
But the indoor seeding was a factor in making my visit down there late January/early Feb. This year my plants are going to be mini King Kongs when I transplant.
Reminds me of a few years ago when I indoor seeded my peas too early, and ended up with foot high pea plants in the bedroom. Spring delayed that year and I ended up having to start over...
Oh, and there were honeybees on the poinsettia plants... and monarch butterflies were on blooms...
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Re: New England FEB 2015
there must be a gap between the inside and outside window allowing air inflation.CapeCoddess wrote:
Oh, the Jack Frost is on the inside of only 2 storms, and only when it drops to about 10 or lower at night. Above that there's some condensation on them. Don't know why there's humidity INSIDE there. I don't open those windows this time of year.
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: New England FEB 2015
I know about storm windows, but being from Calif, I haven't seen one. Would changing out single panes for double panes be easier in the long run? Retaining heat inside during the winter and some heat protection in the summer? Or is it too expensive unless the house is receiving a major rehab?
Re: New England FEB 2015
Sanderson, it's a major expense to change out windows to double pane. About $600 per window x 12 at my little cottage. Adding storms is supposed to act as a 2nd barrier in my case. They work fine, but I remembered after my last post that there are 2 little sill holes in every storm for drainage that would allow moisture in. Especially where we're having so much blowing snow/rain mix here on the Cape. Right now the holes are frozen solid. But there's also more snow out there than I've ever seen in my life.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
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Re: New England FEB 2015
that should read infiltration of the air.camprn wrote:there must be a gap between the inside and outside window allowing air inflation.CapeCoddess wrote:
Oh, the Jack Frost is on the inside of only 2 storms, and only when it drops to about 10 or lower at night. Above that there's some condensation on them. Don't know why there's humidity INSIDE there. I don't open those windows this time of year.
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: New England FEB 2015
Camp, the brain is an amazing thing. I read and knew what the word was supposed to be.
CC, I wrote a reply but I failed to send it. "$600! That's high for even California, where everything is expensive.
CC, I wrote a reply but I failed to send it. "$600! That's high for even California, where everything is expensive.
Re: New England FEB 2015
And that's where the inflation comes in!sanderson wrote:CC, I wrote a reply but I failed to send it. "$600! That's high for even California, where everything is expensive.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
NHGardener wrote:And that's where the inflation comes in!sanderson wrote:CC, I wrote a reply but I failed to send it. "$600! That's high for even California, where everything is expensive.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Yesterday I was at the hardware store and guess what. Seed growing supplies are in!!! It's almost here!! It was a real pick me up to see that.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
it's almost time to start onions and leeks.
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There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Re: New England FEB 2015
I think I'm going to start my celery early too. Last year it just wasn't big enough by transplant time.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Hey, is everyone battening down for the next one? Its starting to snow here already but this is the one that should only give us about 2 inches. This weekend will be the blow at 1 to 2 feet of it.
Indoors, I'm watching and watering my arugula and lettuces but so far only the first leaves, not true leaves yet. I'm thinking its the seed starting mix. I have it on top of a potting mix but its the cheap stuff I bought at Walmart last year that was left over. I'm thinking that mix has some voodoo properties. My plants are not progressing. I might have to go hunt for some good stuff at Home Dept or Lowe's next week and start over again.
On a better note, my African Violet is blossoming nicely once again since it finished in December. Such pretty pink flowers.
edited to add: Take a look at my weathervane below. Tonite should drop to 17 below zero. Imagine the wind factor.
Indoors, I'm watching and watering my arugula and lettuces but so far only the first leaves, not true leaves yet. I'm thinking its the seed starting mix. I have it on top of a potting mix but its the cheap stuff I bought at Walmart last year that was left over. I'm thinking that mix has some voodoo properties. My plants are not progressing. I might have to go hunt for some good stuff at Home Dept or Lowe's next week and start over again.
On a better note, my African Violet is blossoming nicely once again since it finished in December. Such pretty pink flowers.
edited to add: Take a look at my weathervane below. Tonite should drop to 17 below zero. Imagine the wind factor.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Okay, I'm placing a wager that they will be TOTALLY WRONG about the new snow totals.
I predict 2" tops.
Because personally, I can't handle anymore than that.
I predict 2" tops.
Because personally, I can't handle anymore than that.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
I'm just numb to it all anymore. Bought 3 pairs of snow pants this week... and I haven't bought ANY kind of pants in over 5 yrs. Still can't open my back door.
My new theory: Jim Cantore is causing all this snow and needs to leave Boston immediately.
My new theory: Jim Cantore is causing all this snow and needs to leave Boston immediately.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
2" or 2'? You are optimistic.NHGardener wrote:I predict 2" tops. Because personally, I can't handle anymore than that.
Re: New England FEB 2015
Hey guys, I beat the blocked door problem. As its snowing, I go to the door and just open it as far as I can pushing it over the smaller amts of snow as they happen. Do this every couple of hours. When its over, I can still open my door, maybe not as far, but enuf to get out and shovel behind it to open it fully once again.
The candles, flashlights and batteries are at the ready and sandwich meats and canned chicken and tuna and bread. Canned fruits and veggies are a given since I have about 10 or 11 banana boxes full of canned and boxed goods in case of shortages or emergencies along with a couple manual can and bottle openers. Buckets of water sit in the tub for flushing if the power goes out. Bottles of drinking water in the furnace room await their need, also if the power goes out since our well pump will be useless. Blankets, gloves, quilts ready. Birdseed is bought and ready for the birds and a shovel sits beside my back door. A big bag of dog food for the dogs. I think I'm ready for it. But still, I'm dreading more snow.
Good luck everyone.
The candles, flashlights and batteries are at the ready and sandwich meats and canned chicken and tuna and bread. Canned fruits and veggies are a given since I have about 10 or 11 banana boxes full of canned and boxed goods in case of shortages or emergencies along with a couple manual can and bottle openers. Buckets of water sit in the tub for flushing if the power goes out. Bottles of drinking water in the furnace room await their need, also if the power goes out since our well pump will be useless. Blankets, gloves, quilts ready. Birdseed is bought and ready for the birds and a shovel sits beside my back door. A big bag of dog food for the dogs. I think I'm ready for it. But still, I'm dreading more snow.
Good luck everyone.
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Re: New England FEB 2015
QB, Hope nothing is needed, but it sounds like you are prepared for the worse scenario.
Re: New England FEB 2015
Jim Cantore is from White River. I cracked my last ton of pellets. I guess I should order some more. I hope there are some left.
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Re: New England FEB 2015
Well, then Jim needs to hi-tail it up to White River a-sap! They're used to all this snow.
That's a great idea! I could do that with my back door.... once I get it cleared. But the front door is just too windy during a storm so won't budge much and might swing wildly if caught up. Sometimes I drive my car up and down the driveway every hour or so, but I'll be sleeping during this Sat/Sun one, not driving.
Heck, maybe it'll miss us completely...
quiltbea wrote:Hey guys, I beat the blocked door problem. As its snowing, I go to the door and just open it as far as I can pushing it over the smaller amts of snow as they happen. Do this every couple of hours. When its over, I can still open my door, maybe not as far,
That's a great idea! I could do that with my back door.... once I get it cleared. But the front door is just too windy during a storm so won't budge much and might swing wildly if caught up. Sometimes I drive my car up and down the driveway every hour or so, but I'll be sleeping during this Sat/Sun one, not driving.
Heck, maybe it'll miss us completely...
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Re: New England FEB 2015
You fellow sufferers might get a kick out of this.
http://www.boston.com/news/odd/2015/02/09/breakup-letter-snow-from-the-city-boston/wHekQLl2KiWqGYHBreZaPN/story.html?p1=feature_pri_hp
"A Breakup Letter To Snow From The City Of Boston"
http://www.boston.com/news/odd/2015/02/09/breakup-letter-snow-from-the-city-boston/wHekQLl2KiWqGYHBreZaPN/story.html?p1=feature_pri_hp
"A Breakup Letter To Snow From The City Of Boston"
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