WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES

How exciting Spring is!

The greens I planted started poking through within 4 days. Now, they are well-established, and I will have to do some thinning soon.

Not only that but the apple trees, elderberry bushes, and fig all have leaves on them.

I was surprised to see that the chives came back. They were planted beneath the apple trees to deter the dreaded Japanese Beetles. Since I don’t have to re-purchase them, that money can go to other plants!

I need to get out this week to fertilize all my beds. Raised beds and container plants need more frequent fertilizing, which I have not been very diligent about doing. I will do better this year. There’s quite a bit of garden clean up still to do, too.

I look forward to hitting the Farmer’s Market next month for a few plant starts.