The days are getting longer and spring is in the air even if it isn't technically until March 20th. I planted my first seeds of the season last weekend -- spinach and mizuna. I sifted through the compost, added it to the big backyard bed two weekends ago and last weekend I raked in the seeds and covered the bed with a PVC hoophouse. Next up: sweet sugar snaps. Mmmm. Even though my seeds haven't germinated yet there's all kinds of spring action in the garden. Oh, and the BIG spring happening -- I became an auntie several sweet hours ago! My one and only brother and my lovely sister-in-law gave birth to a beautiful Marielle Linda Crain. I can't wait to meet her out of the pod!
Here's a taste of what I'm talking about in the garden...
I planted two honeyberry bushes last summer. Bigger and sweeter fruit than blueberries.
Lemon balm is as pervasive as mint
One of my favorite spring sights -- red-veined sorrel
Seaberries on the way
Lots and lots of garlic
Spinach and mizuna under wraps