I’m a couple weeks delayed this year in starting my garden. I ordered my seeds in plenty of time, and have had them here for over a month. I am just behind.
I planned out my garden layout over the weekend. I changed up my vegetables a little bit from last year – deleted some crops, added new.
Out with the zucchini, pumpkins and peppers; in with the sugar snap peas, edamame, corn, watermelon and brussel sprouts.
This morning, I bounced out of bed to get started. Didn’t even bother to get out of my jammies, just needed to get it done. Workng on the kitchen floor, it got to work. And did I mention that we woke up to light snow on the ground and it is still flurrying? 🙁
I sowed the seeds to some plants that I want to have an early start. Green beans, cucumbers, edamame and sugar snaps. I decided to use the organic pots that can be planted directly in the ground when ready, and I labeled each one.
Added some dressed up dirt – potting soil and bone meal, to each pot. Plopped in 3 seeds per pot and covered with a little more dirt. Squirted each plant heavily with water, and now I wait.
Patiently.
Their home for the next few weeks in a sunny spot in the kitchen.
I can’t wait to plant them outside with the rest of the crop. Tomato plants will arrive the end of April, and I will plant the brussel sprouts and watermelon directly into the ground.
Hurry up warm weather. Please get here soon! I’m so ready to say goodbye to the frost!
coco says
I’m so excited about your garden already! It looks like it’s going to be huge. You’ve planted all of my favorite things and I can’t wait to see how it all comes together. We have the sandiest soil so I’m having to really prepare it with lots of extra goodies this year.
jenna says
I’m wanting to do a garden but each year I freak myself out at all the work it may be then I wait too long lol
Brooke Fedigan says
Jenna, you can do it. It is so rewarding. Even if you miss the seeding process, just get some plants from your local nursery. Last year was our first and we had so much fun going out and seeing the growth almost daily come summer. Also love your blog name, so cute.
Brooke
Amanda says
I can’t wait to get my seedlings in the ground! But that typically doesn’t happen here in Alaska until June 1. Soon! Thanks for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop!