Saturday, May 11, 2013

Sowing Seeds

It's the first year that I have started tomatoes from my own seeds. This is really exciting. I don't have a greenhouse so the seedlings are in my living-room window, getting lots of great sun. While the tomatoes are growing, about 6 inches high now, the Boar squash from South Africa is coming along gang-busters and needs putting in the garden. So, today is the day to prepare the last couple of beds in the vegetable patch and lay down the recycled-paper weed blocker. The latter is made in Texas and I used it last year. The wonder of this product is that it can be dug into the garden at the end of the summer. It really does block the weeds and also holds in moisture.
Already in the garden, peas are coming up, carrot seedlings, and onions. This morning I even noticed a few of the organic heritage potatoes showing above the surface of the soil.
After finishing off the last couple of beds it will be time to sow bean seeds (they are incredible, heritage Doukhobor climber beans), some more lettuce, and make my way around to plant some flower seeds.
Everything is a bit early this year. We have had no rain for a couple of weeks and it is very hot, so different from the last few years. And it doesn't look there will be any rain in the next couple of weeks. This means getting out with the hose in the morning and giving each plant a delightful spray of moisture. It's a wonderful way to start the day - coffee mug in hand, hose and sprayer in the other, saying 'good-morning' to all that is in the garden.
And the lilacs are in bloom!
Blessings
Rosemary
PS I have received some wonderful art from Texas and South Carolina for the One Seed Kid's Art Gallery. It warms my heart to know that teachers are using the story and song and that children around the world are enjoying it.
 

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