That's about two weeks earlier than normal.
Based on El Niño's location West of California, we can expect a wetter and colder winter. I just hope it's not any colder than last winter!
On the bad news front, my bees have been under constant attack for the last three days by other starving bees intent on robbing them. By the time I could finally open my hive safely, half of its vibrant population had perished and their food storage still plentiful just two weeks ago was all gone.
The inside looked like total devastation. I did some cleanup and restarted feeding but their chance of winter survival will have to be miraculous. Sad! they looked so good just a few days ago...before the invasion.
Tomatoes did not survive the 12 day rain but the rest of the garden is very happy after several weeks of drought. I still have some peppers and eggplants and that's it for summer crops! On the winter front, I lost some lettuce to the excessive heat earlier this month but the next batch is on its way and the winter crops look pretty good at this point in time.
Here are a few pictures of plants that will soon freeze. last chance, for a while to see nice, colorful blooms!
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| Wild bee! I am lucky to have lots of different kinds around. I have no idea where they lodge but am happy to see them. |
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| The only banana flower this year! bananas don't like drought. |
