C'Mon Irene

It's impossible for me not to do cartwheels when I know I'm going to get to experience my first real hurricane in a week that I already experienced my first earthquake. However, the hurricane has me a bit worried - not so much for the house, but for the garden.

Yes, that's a hurricane - who cares if it will be a minimal one? - cruising right up the New Jersey coast.

We took in the potted plants today, along with the birdfeeders and baths. I did my best tying up the tomato plants, but I fully expect them to bite it. The flowers left on the phlox and black-eyed susans probably won't make it, either. The peach tree is so young and flexible that it should be fine, and I have faith in our little wee street tree out front. Our neighbor's tree across the street...not so much.

It's been a good growing season. Hopefully Irene doesn't bring it to an abrupt end.