Well this year we will have an even bigger planting area. We tilled up a 12x15 foot area in the front of the house. My extremely strong hubby used a mattock and made short work of the grass and weeds. We decided to do it by hand since it is such a small area and using a machine like a tiller, disturbs too much of the soil's microorganisms that are so important to plant growth and health. All of the kids helped out in removing the roots and weeds after it was tilled. It was a real family affair. Sophie used her little wheel barrel to haul away the weeds to the compost bin. During this week we are working on it a little each day to get it ready for planting this weekend. I wonder what the neighbors will think about corn growing in our front yard. :)
At the market on Saturday, I scored twelve tomato seedlings, four each of three different ones. They were set in the earth on Saturday evening and look very much at home in one of the raised beds. We also have a couple of volunteer squash/pumpkin seedlings coming up with them. I am so happy to be able to do so much more this year. And so happy that spring has finally arrived.
At the market on Saturday, I scored twelve tomato seedlings, four each of three different ones. They were set in the earth on Saturday evening and look very much at home in one of the raised beds. We also have a couple of volunteer squash/pumpkin seedlings coming up with them. I am so happy to be able to do so much more this year. And so happy that spring has finally arrived.
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Oh, to live south enough to plant tomatoes already. Lovely!!!
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