Grunt Work Continues

We went away for part of the weekend and as you know the garden chores don't go away when we do. Prior to leaving, I turned some partially composted leaves into the soil. So far I've amended the soil with lime and some rabbit manure. Upon returning I planted some grass seed in the yard, sowed more seeds of tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, bedding dahlias, and cucumbers. Think thats it. Still have to get some peppers started. In the past I planted only seeds  that I sowed and raised to maturity myself. Now being late with my seed sowing, I'm supplementing with a few store bought plants that are further along. I'll have a more staggered harvest this season.

As far as perennials  go, the daffodils have seen better days with only a few later varieties still blooming. Tulips are in their prime as with Wisteria. Hosta's  are in various stages of emergence. Some being well leafed out while some are just popping up. We have a beautiful flowering cherry that's in full bloom now.

Finally Getting Started

Well late April is here and the reality of "I better get going" if I want a garden this season. I don't quite have the passion that I've had in the past but still cant resist starting seeds, taking cuttings and rooting roses, wisteria, hostas ect.

I've got some broccoli raab, lettuce, and swiss chard in the greenhouse bed in various stages of growth.


The Swiss Chard wintered over and we were feeding the rabbits it but now with new growth happening, the rabbits will now have to share it with me.

I have some nice Romaine lettuce growing inside cement block openings.

In the beginning of April I started basil and tomato seeds indoors on the heat mat and under fluorescent lighting like usual to get them started in a controlled environment.

I just stepped them up into cell packs this morning.