Just remembered what time it is

[Figgerlickinggood]

I almost forgot December 21st was the winter solstice. We’re gaining 1 minute of daylight every day. In just a few months our fig trees will begin waking up for the new season.

 

[ChesapeakeFigs]

I almost forgot December 21st was the winter solstice. We’re gaining 1 minute of daylight every day. In just a few months our fig trees will begin waking up for the new season.

Always a good way of thinking about it... I'm sick of winter already

 

[FruitBrute]

We haven't really had any substantial winter to speak of here in my area of Indiana. Hoping we get a little snow at some point, but so far it's been relatively warm and wet, and the outlook still is warmer rather than cooler.

 

[TorontoJoe]

I’m so happy about this! I really find the short days affect my mood. I love those long days here where we still have daylight close to 10:00pm

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

We haven't really had any substantial winter to speak of here in my area of Indiana. Hoping we get a little snow at some point, but so far it's been relatively warm and wet, and the outlook still is warmer rather than cooler.

Don’t forget, the 21st is not only the solstice but it’s the 1st day of winter. It’s only actually just beginning. In my life’s experience January is the coldest month of winter but February is the BANG SHOT month of winter. Soon as you think winter is starting to wind down all of a sudden BANG a surprise BLIZZARD always hits. A storm of a decade size blizzard. Never turn your back on February. Ahhh the joys of winter.

 

[Anello]

Yeah, it's wild how quickly the days get longer after the solstice! I love seeing everything come back to life in spring. Those fig trees are gonna be so happy soon! Can't wait to see some fresh figs again.

 

[ktrain]

I'm ready for the warmth, I find the older I get the less I like the cold.
And my chickens have slowed down on the egg production....for the first time in years I had to go buy eggs before Christmas.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

I'm ready for the warmth, I find the older I get the less I like the cold.
And my chickens have slowed down on the egg production....for the first time in years I had to go buy eggs before Christmas.

So the need to glass your eggs during summertime and fall.

 

[ktrain]

So the need to glass your eggs during summertime and fall.

Right you are! Also I have been freeze drying eggs...so easy. lol

 

[LaFigGwr18]

I'm ready for the warmth, I find the older I get the less I like the cold.
And my chickens have slowed down on the egg production....for the first time in years I had to go buy eggs before Christmas.

Us too but our chickens molted this fall. They looked so funny, for a minute I thought they were those naked neck chickens. Hahaha

 

[TorontoJoe]

On a more practical note. I will never forget some sage advice that I got many years ago from Pino on a visit to his orchard in the Niagara region. He said that if you plan to extend your season with a greenhouse or shuffling or whatever, it's best to get the head start in the spring instead of trying to lengthen into the fall. Even if you can keep the figs warm, the shorter days make it more difficult. If you're depending on the sun for light... wake them up early!