Springtime in the South

One benefit of moving down (over?) here is that I can get a good two months in both spring and fall without having to run the heat pump or air conditioner. I did keep the flannel sheets and extra blanket on the bed a little longer than usual this spring, and there were a couple nights within the last week where I wished they were still on the bed. On the other hand, I've had a couple of evenings recently where I did run the AC for an hour or so just to clear the air in the house.

And on the third hand, the Jekell-and-Hyde weather has also had a few benefits with the garden. Have I mentioned my broccoli bumper crop? Or the potato plants as big a shrubs? But the roller coaster of temperatures is about to take its toll. The radishes are threatening to bolt in more ways than one. The zucchini is no longer patiently waiting for the broccoli to leave so it can take over. And just when the peas are FINALLY starting to come in, they will probably be sunburned to a crisp within a week. Again, mixed blessings because I've been itching to get my tomatoes and peppers in the ground and they are supposed to go where the peas were supposed to come out several weeks ago.

*sigh*

At least it looks good. Now to go mow the lawn. Again.