Comments on gardenpunk: Getting Up Early

Becky - People are saying, "Have a kid, you'll get...

2009-07-08T07:00:41.282-07:00

Becky - People are saying, "Have a kid, you'll get up early." Not sure that's what I was trying to get at! I have soaker hoses strewn about my property, but find that the drip irrigation is more consistent and makes plants do better. Plus we've got all this underground drainage stuff and water ends up seeping into it and running off (GRR!)

Ralph - No beans here yet - planted those late. Squash and melons are finally starting to take off.

Bill Bird - Oh, I'm not apologizing for watering my crops, especially since my neighbors insist on watering the sidewalk with their overspray (but they're getting better). I like the idea of my plants holding the moisture. Thanks.

keewee - I too adore my garden when I get up early. I put on the sweatpants, make coffee, and simply enjoy.

Town Mouse - If I sleep well, I can get away with 7 hours regularly. Getting up early almost forces your body to go to bed sooner, so it's a win-win.

Ani - You said it - you're sharper when you get up early. I feel the same way and don't get that mid-day slump that I usually get when we play the turn off the alarm clock 30 times game.

when school is in session, i was getting up at 5:3...

2009-07-06T12:41:38.248-07:00

when school is in session, i was getting up at 5:30 to get extra schoolwork done. i found that i've got more energy and am sharper in the the morning. and it's nice to have the house (and neighborhood!) to myself.

I commend your determination, though I do believe ...

2009-07-05T20:43:45.141-07:00

I commend your determination, though I do believe that some of us just need a little more sleep. I'm toast if I don't have at least 8 hours, so I try to be in bed by 10 so I can be up around 6. Or maybe 6:30 ;->

Great photo!

I have learned to love getting up early (in the wa...

2009-07-05T19:52:02.256-07:00

I have learned to love getting up early (in the warm weather) and enjoying the peace and quiet of my garden.

Katie, You have to look at water and melons from ...

2009-07-05T15:57:00.063-07:00

Katie,

You have to look at water and melons from a different perspective (one that was actually put forth by a high ranking member of the Department of Water Resources). First, melons need water and lots of it. Both watermelons and cantaloupe. That's the sad fact. But, don't look at it as a "waste" of water supplies. That would be wrong. What you are doing, by watering heavy water use crops, is "conserving" water. This argument has a valid point. Rather than watching water go down some storm drain (which is a waste), you're storing valuable water resources in the vegetables and fruit that you grow in your front and backyards. Think about it. You're going to either purchase melons or grow them on your own. Why not conserve your own valuable water supplies? Good luck! My melons are just starting to throw out fruit now, and I've finally got scads of bees to pollinate the vines.

Your watermelons are up. My canteloupe have just ...

2009-07-04T17:10:23.836-07:00

Your watermelons are up. My canteloupe have just broken the soil (I lost the seedpacket for a month or I might be up with you). I will have green beans this week though.

I'm up at 6:30 each day because my little guy wake...

2009-07-04T12:26:51.433-07:00

I'm up at 6:30 each day because my little guy wakes up then. It is exhausting but I do love having the whole day ahead of me.

Have you tried soaker hoses? I am also an "under-waterer" and have found they really make a difference. My plants get watered and I'm not wasting water on places without plants. Wal-Mart has some nice flat ones (for storage) for around $12. I don't recommend their really cheap ones because the wear out really fast. That has been my experience.

Enjoy your mornings!