Spring has sprung! And with it the garden is getting ready to be planted! Pa-Paw (Scott's grandpa) brought the tractor over and got the land ready for our garden. It had a huge tiller on the bask that left the ground deeply churned but smooth on top as well. I must admit the area is H.U.G.E. Like 12x30 feet and that is a conservative guess! We won't fill it up this year as we are going to start small, but I am excited to see how it grows!
I guess the rule of thumb here is to plant on Good Friday and as that is just around the corner, I'll be quite the busy girl this weekend! We have been battling overnight freezing temperatures, and when we tilled the garden it was only 32 degrees outside. We'll have to double check with Pa-Paw if he still thinks Friday is the day to plant.
On Thursday Scott and I are going to the local swap meet where apparently you can find the best starter plants. I can't wait! I've already talked to friends and family of Scott's and based on what they are planting have convinced each other to have our own produce swaps.
So far the plan is tomatoes, green cucumbers, white cucumbers (supposedly the best & sweetest), yellow squash, zucchini and my herbs. I am also anxious to get some flowers in the ground and add a little color to the yard.
To say that I am a happy girl is an understatement :) I'll keep you posted on how things are growing!
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| Falling in love with farm equipment! |
I guess the rule of thumb here is to plant on Good Friday and as that is just around the corner, I'll be quite the busy girl this weekend! We have been battling overnight freezing temperatures, and when we tilled the garden it was only 32 degrees outside. We'll have to double check with Pa-Paw if he still thinks Friday is the day to plant.
On Thursday Scott and I are going to the local swap meet where apparently you can find the best starter plants. I can't wait! I've already talked to friends and family of Scott's and based on what they are planting have convinced each other to have our own produce swaps.
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| Our huge garden space. |
To say that I am a happy girl is an understatement :) I'll keep you posted on how things are growing!
you should bring pa-paw home with you too ... i think he'd have fun in the "big city"
ReplyDeleteHe has seen his share of "Big Cities" as a truck driver! I think he prefers the country life. Pa-Paw told Scott he planted me a whole row of beets! Yumm!!
DeleteOne country man from the south will be all the big city can handle for one week! I will stick out like a sore thumb in the big city for sure!
ReplyDeleteThey are going to love you! I promise :)
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