I’m probably months behind schedule compared to “serious” gardeners who know what they are doing, but nevertheless, I have started! The spring-like weather of the past two days has put me in the gardening mood, so with that comes a Garden Blog update.
This years goals include:
- an expanded plot
- more variety in veggies
- select herbs
- a new attempt at composting
- and a better effort at preserving
n addition to my veggie garden, the DH and I are joining a CSA (splitting a share with ML), so fresh local produce with be abundant come this summer. I can’t wait!
Today, I put in an order for seeds and some transplants. From Seedsavers, I order a variety pack of pepper and tomato transplants, to be delivered for mid-May planting. I also order seeds for dill, anise, cilantro, wormwood, english lavender, purple basil (doesn’t that sound pretty?), dwarf gray sugar peas, cucumbers, lemon cucumbers, brown onions, plum purple radishes, a lettuce mix… I’m really excited about the transplants! The pepper sampler includes Alma Paprika, Buran, Jimmy Nardello’s, King of the North, Sheepnose Pimento, and Orange Bell peppers. In the tomato sampler are Amish Paste, Brandywine, Gold Medal, Green Zebra, Mexico Midget and Stupice.
From Seeds of Change, I ordered seeds for Calabrese broccoli, Charentais cantalope, St. Valery carrots, butternut and spaghetti squash…
Hmmm…I don’t think I ordered any zucchini…but a friend at work offered to share, so maybe that’ll do. I also have a packet of green bean seeds from him.
This year I’m going to do my reseach! Things will be planted more carefully, at the right time, and with the right soil conditions (as best as I can manage). A lot of the herbs I ordered are said to repel bad bugs and/or attract good ones. I’ll give the tomatoes enough room to spread out, and keep them caged as best I can…I’ll be the best home veggie farmer ever! OK, maybe I’m jumping the gun a little…J Hurry up Spring!
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