Progress in the kitchen and the gardens

There is a lot to report about for the last ten days. First of all, the kitchen work began again after a long pause with no action.  As you can see below, the new cabinets have started to be installed. Next week should be full of activity with the appearance of the electrician finally so the work can now rapidly progress. I am hoping to have it all done by Memorial Day weekend but that might be a close call.

The weather continues to be very nice with not much rain and slowly warming weather. The May full moon will not bring a late frost as was the case last year. As the weather has been a lot chillier than 2010, the flowers, blossoming trees and early veggies are about two weeks behind "schedule."  My glorious border of tulips along the Raised Bed Garden is in full bloom now and the fruit trees are just beginning to flower. My first asparagus pick finally occured and various seeds have now sprouted: lettuce; peas; turnips; broccoli raab and the first beet seedlings. The onion plants have adjusted and are standing up nicely but the seed potatoes haven't broken through yet. I continue to work on my firewood supply for next winter and now have over two cords stacked and covered.

Even though I am mentioning this last on this post, the most exciting news of the past ten days was my first experience with an exploding airbag and the death of my trusty 1992 oldsmobile.  Yes, a car crash happened but no injuries occured except the death of a long time (since 1995) family friend, the olds. Another car turned into me at a bad intersection and my car is not worth fixing. I still have my reliable pickup truck but will miss this comfortable vehicle that ends its use for me at 192,000.

Check back soon for more kitchen pictures will be posted in a few days!