In the Garden

The weather has been so warm. It will be in the 70's this weekend. It has been raining a whole lot though. I was surprised to hear on the radio today that this March has been the wettest March in recorded history.

Here's the Spring planting schedule we have been following:

Feb.15-- started planting brassicas in the greenhouse

Start potting carrots and cilantro every other week in the greenhouse in 5 gallon pots.

March 1 start herbs in greenhouse

March 10 start members of the Solanaceae family in the greenhouse

March 17-- Plant Potatoes outside

March 19 direct seed plant snow peas

March 25 plant marigolds

March 31: Today we direct seeded Outside:

bloomsdale spinach

black mustard greens

sugar snap peas

arugula

black mustard

chinese mustard

southern giant greens

We took an inventory of all the seedlings that have germinated in the greenhouse.

To plant the remainder of this week:

onion sets

transplant lettuce

carrots/radishes

There were many first sightings of spring bird migration varieties. CLICK HERE for today's sightings from the garden along the Delaware River.

Keep an eye out for local alfalfa to add to potting mix.