What I've Learned So Far

We have been here in Leland NC just a little over a year and here is what I have learned so far,

* My new growing zone is 8a
* Last frost date is March 17th
* It rains a lot in the summer
* Spring onions grow randomly in your yard
* Little black ants bite
* Tomatoes don't grow very well here
* Lots of frogs
* Lightning bugs
* Lots of fence lizards (they are so cute!)
* Copperhead snakes (have not seen one, yet.)
* Yard is slow to drain in some areas
* Soil is sand over top of clay
* Hot
* Humid
* You need a screened in porch or patio

I played around with some ideas on a garden planner. I was able to use photos I took of my backyard. It's a start.

Rain!

I can not believe it is June 4th and it's pouring rain and will be for the next two days! Can someone please remind Mother Nature that I live in California?

Now I'm going to look on the bright side. We need the rain and I don't have to water. I'm sure there will be a great garden lesson in here somewhere. Thank you Mother Nature.