March 12, 2026
We’ve been having lovely days. The temperatures have been getting into the high 70s and just brushing 80F. The days have been mostly sunny with rain sometimes. Perfect weather to enjoy gardening.
The cold is coming.

I am going to wait until tomorrow to plant radishes.
I had hoped we were done with freezes!
I don’t ever try to grow anything outside until mid-April. Even if it’s warm, there isn’t enough sunlight for things to prosper.
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We get enough sunshine for plants to prosper here in North Alabama.
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I live down in a deep narrow valley, so the sunshine doesn’t get here until late and leaves early!!
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Sounds cold to me! I live on a west-facing hill with lots of exposure on all sides, with some trees on the south and west sides.
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Those are still great temps for working/being outside!
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We’re experiencing the same yo-yo temps out west. And wind…lots and lots of wind which is making the watershed looking pretty grim. Mother Nature seems to be quite hormonal these days!
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We also expect to get a strong north wind.
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I can abide with any weather system but absolutely hate windy conditions. It makes people cranky.
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So do I. We’ve lost several trees to strong winds.
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Same here, it will hit 90 today!
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What is it normally that 90 is cold?
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68-70
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Oh wait…I see the problem…my stupidity. 🤡
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We have cold weather coming next week. Yours are a little chillier today. Rain today which was good. I did have a chance to go outdoor swimming at the nearby Rec Center trying to get my stiff bones working again. It was good.
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We have colder weather coming next week as well. Will you be able to save your plants?
Swimming is a low-impact activity. My great aunt Hazel won first prize in her 80’s for swimming in the senior division.
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We are working on the plants each morning, trimming, and bagging. The front yard is looking good. Yes, I’m hoping it will help my hip. I go twice a week now either machines or swimming.
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