I was outside last weekend and saw growth bulbs shooting out of the earth. I think the squirrels ate and/or moved my crocuses as they haven't appeared. But my daffodils and hyacinths are popping! I'm starting to see growth on my fruit trees, as well. Last week snow, this week growth. Seeing everything sprouts makes me want to go outside and start planting NOW! Then I realize there is a slight possibility of us getting hit by a coastal snow storm on Wednesday, and it isn't time to sow. We shall see what this week brings. In the meantime, I can always start sprouting.
With that in mind, I just bought a bunch of heirloom seeds for my garden. I have such a hard time limiting my selection. I found my seeds at My Patriot Supply. [No, I am not a representative for them, nor are they a sponsor.] Patriot's prices seem reasonable, the packaging is great (resealable mylar) and they have a lot of good reviews. They also guarantee their seeds to be all heirloom and no GMOs. That makes me happy as they say you are what you eat. I am trying to make healthier decisions in my life, including my caloric intake. I hesitate to use the word "diet" as it has bad connotations for many people. But this topic is best saved for another day.
So far, I'm planting two types of carrots, three tomatoes, two lettuce, spinach, cabbage, onion, six squash, two melon and two beans. And some strawberries. And the herbs. At the home ground I already have raspberries and blackberries, two apricot trees, a mixed/grafted pear tree, two apple trees and a "fruit salad" tree with plums, apricots and peaches. The pear tree has five types. I had 5 good sized blueberry bushes, but Hubby decided to transplant them and they died. He didn't realize they need wet toes to be happy. Silly hubby.
So, tell me, what are your garden favorites?
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