Seeds, Plants, Soil, and Weeds - Oh My!

Even before the lingering snow disappeared the basement had once again been transformed into a plant nursery.

Tidy rows of black planter packs lined up on the tables, carefully planted and labeled in readiness for the moment when the snow would be replaced by green grass and warm, black soil. . . . . .

It took a little bit longer than we thought it should have, winter wanted to hang on a bit longer than we would have liked, but now that it is gone things have gotten really busy!

With the warmer weather we have been able to begin planting in the greenhouse; caning raspberry bushes; planting garlic and onions; and most recently, tilling the main garden!

Yay Becky!

Besa watching over the progress while testing out the softness of

the freshly tilled soil:)

We are hoping to branch out and try many different varieties of vegetables this year which will include some old and well loved varieties, as well as newcomers.
Here is a little peek at what we hope to be offering this season:

Tomatoes - Heirloom; Cherry; Saladette and more!
Cabbage - Chinese cabbage; Early Green; and Red
Peppers
Beans - Bush; Purple; Pole; and Yellow
Various Herbs that will include - Basil; Parsley; Cilantro
Peas - Shell and Snow
Corn - Super Sweet; Bicolor; Yellow
Eggplant
Beets
Gourds
Spinach
Pumpkins
Cucumbers
Squash
Kale
Lettuce - Leaf; Salad Mix; Summer CrispRomaine
Melons - Watermelon; Cantaloupe
Potatoes
Carrots
And more!

 Our progress report is promising -

• So far the entire patch of raspberry bushes has been cleared of the dead canes and tufts of green and red leaves have begun to peek out of the dirt. 
• Winter coverage has been raked from the Upper Garden and the soil tilled before being planted with this year's crop of onions and garlic.
• Some tomatoes have been transplanted from the basement into the Greenhouse, alongside the peas, that are already growing very well, and the temporary residents of Broccoli.
• Finally becoming dry enough the Big Garden got a good tilling and is now ready to be planted!
• Potatoes have been pulled out of storage and cut up to give them a chance to form that protective scab over the cut portion before we plant them.
• Besa is helpful as always; offering support and many, many kisses throughout the day to encourage us along:)
  
• Careful watering of both gardens has commenced, 'tis the season!
• And then there are the weeds . . . . we have plenty of those if you would like to purchase some!
  
  
  
  
  
   As of today we finished planting 16 rows of potatoes!
  
  
  
  
  Abigail - Looking busy while avoiding the camera:)
  
  
  
  Our lovely volunteer Giselle!
  
  
  We are anticipating a great season this year!
  If you would like to come out for a visit (or to volunteer:) please give us a call. 
  Comments, questions, and ideas on the blog are always welcome.

  Becky and Abby

  
  

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