First Official Planting

So far in the ground we have planted:

• Potatoes (Red & Yukon Golds)
• Onions (Yellow & Red)
• Chiggia Beets
• Carrots
• Turnips
• No. 9 Sweet Peas

Yesterday was the perfect day to plant...becasue it rained today! Got to love free waterings! We leave town for a short bit this weekend, and while on the road I will be hunting for sweet potato starters and look forward to coming home starting our seeds and installing our rain barrels.

Planting last night, got me so excited for gardening and harvesting this summer. So, if you need a little encouragement go find any pictures of last year's harvest and remember how well you ate during harvest days!

Gardening Time is Knocking

So much is popping up already. I have horseradish, chives, garlic and cilantro all growing and thriving. I also have Sorrel. All of my sorrel is back (4) and I should have my first salad of the year in about one week. I am so excited!

Here is what to be done in March, so enjoy those warm days:

• Garden Wish List
• Draw out your garden map/plot
• Plant cold loving vegetables - potatoes, onions, broccoli, spinach, carrots, beets, etc.
• Start your seeds indoors - make sure you sterilize your pots from last year!
• Write yourself a garden chore list - We have tings on our with specific dates like set-up rain barrels, trim the bushes, empty compost, rototill garden, set out bird baths. Once you have your list you have your goals set for the weekends, and it's amazing how much quicker you'll get these done by already having a plan.

Off to play in the dirt and plant my peas and then pick up my potatoes and onions! Happy spring gardening!