It was sunny and in the 50's leaving Idaho this morning about 9:00 a.m. We're headed to Oregon! It's the only state we've never visited and one of three we've never pulled the camper through!
Since there are lots of cattle here, David has decided there must be a lot of meat and potatoes people here. Grow potatoes and grow cattle! Because the cattle can wander on the roads, you cross a lot of cattle crossing areas. They feature pipe set a few inches apart across a road. The cattle can't cross them. Today we ran across some that were fake! The "pipe" was stripes painted on the road. Guess the cattle can't tell the difference. We've also seen a lot of stockyards. Don't want to think where my steak comes from!
We got to Oregon at 10:15 MDT. We crossed the Snake River here for the millionth time. We've crossed it so much I'm considering getting a python.....not really!
At Huntington, we crossed into the Pacific Daylight Time. The time change really is tough getting used to! It's 10:15 a.m., and my stomach thinks it's lunch time. Not sure what time we'll think we need to turn in for the night.
We saw a lot of 3 blade windmills on the hills. They weren't turning today. Speaking of hills, we saw huge hills with cattle on them everywhere! We can't figure out how the cattle owner knows where to find them.
Trucks here pull 2 and 3 trailers behind them. I thought if they could do that, I could try driving the RV. It's fairly open and you can see a long way ahead. David just looked at me like I was crazy. He wanted to know why I'd drive here and not a home. I told him I could see far ahead, but then we ran into the mountains. Then I changed my mind. I'd never pass anyone because I can't tell when to pull back over. David says it's safe when you don't hear horns....
It's still spring here...lilacs are in bloom all over the place. The lilacs here are huge...not like my little one at home. It's been planted for years and has finally started blooming, but it's only about 2' high.
We've been following the Oregon Trail. It was so nice of the pioneers to design such a great route!
Tonight at the campground it's free movie and sloppy joe night. They're showing "Enchanted" which I also have on board with us. Don't think we'll make movie night.
Tomorrow we move to Portland for several days. The Rose Festival is going on this weekend and I'm really looking forward to that!
Still reading "Mary Queen of Scots."
See ya down the road!
Jenny :)
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Lilacs are a low-maintenance shrub. They offer good summer shade after they have reached several feet tall They can be used as a hedgerow, to provide privacy from neighboring properties. With just a little care and maintenance, and the knowledge of how to replenish the old wood with new shoots, the shrubs will last a lifetime.
Lilacs do not like to get their feet (the roots) wet for a prolonged period of time. They do best on hillsides, slightly elevated areas, or level ground where there is good drainage. Their roots run deep. If you have an extended dry period or drought, water infrequently but thoroughly. Lilacs do not grow well in lowlands where water tends to collect for prolonged periods of time.
Weed around your lilac bushes to maintain a clean, aesthetic look. Pile mulch high for appearance, to retain some soil moisture, and to keep weeds down. Do not make mulch so thick that new shoots are hampered from sprouting and developing.
Lilacs will tolerate almost any kind of soil, from clay to sand, with a pH of 6 to 7. Like any plants, your Lilacs will benefit from compost and humus worked into the soil to help retain some water during dry spells, and to provide additional nutrients.
You do not need to provide frequent fertilizer or organic feeding for your lilacs. Use a general purpose fertilizer in early spring or one high in Phosphorous to promote blooming. Too much nitrogen in the soil will result in poor blooms. Repeat the use of a general purpose fertilizer after the flowers have died off.
Tip: Spread your fireplace ash around the drip line of your bush for bigger and better blooms.
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