Spring has definitely sprung in Atlanta (hope these aren't famous last words). The bulbs Dominique planted last fall are a-bloomin' and the trees are popping with color.
We in response have sprung into action in the garden. I got busy in some of my beds last weekend and now have arugula, lettuce, carrots, beets, and shelling peas planted. Plus 2 mystery plants; I think one of them might be spinach. We have rhubarb coming up in one of the beds from last year which was a pleasant surprise.
My seed potatoes arrived so I've put them in the greenhouse to get "eyes." Also in the greenhouse I have artichokes, 2 kinds of tomatoes, and basil. I might have one tiny little asparagus plant or it might be a weed. The peppers and melons did absolutely nothing, as usual. I had a scare after transplanting the artichokes from the flats to pots, in that they all seemed to have died, but most of them have come back now.
The compost is amazing. No excuse for not growing great stuff this year! Which is kind of too bad, because I'm sure I'll need an excuse.
I have some other seeds I need to get started now: carrots, some other things I can't remember, and peanuts! Very excited about the peanuts.
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Hi Janet: Do you plant seeds into the ground? BTW we've figured out that with some lettuce types it's possible to harvest just the leaves from the head, leaving the latter in the ground and it sprouts again. So, we think it's possible to have a regular supply from just a few plants.
yes, we plant them in the ground. Some things we start in the greenhouse but transplanting is always tricky.
Great tip about the lettuce - I didn't know that!
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