Not money green, foolish, seedling green! Here in Maine if you want a decent tomato crop before September you have to get those babies going early. But, you already knew that didn't you? See, you've redeemed yourself already. Well all this cold and snow has me craving to anxiously peer at the flats for signs of sprouts, brushing my hand across those tender little tops and spending an evening tucking delicate onion seedlings in individual cells. While I will be the first to admit that I am no master in the garden, I love it more and more each year. I dream big even if I grow small.
So dream big I shall! Well, with a hint of meticulous planning cause that's how I roll. In honor of the pre-garden season I will be doing a series on how to start your growing season off on the right foot. This year I really need to be super organized and stay on top of my chores because I have a young baby. He's a little time thief I tell ya! But, if he loves the outdoors as much as his big brother and sister, he will love just hanging out with me while I tend the beds. He hung out with me all last summer (ok, he had no choice because he was still in my uterus, but a mama can hope)! Back on track, this series will take you through what and when to organize with lists, seed selections, space allowance and how to be realistic with your time. That last one I am still working on because I have a bad case of optimism and always think things will take me less time than it really does. Like writing.
While you are waiting for the wisdom that is about to ensue, here are some posts from last season to hold you over:
Seed Tapes
Welcoming May
Managing the Small Greenhouse
How to Re-pot Onion Seedlings
Growth
Planting
Record Keeping
Til next time!
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ReplyDeleteNaomi! I accidentally hit a wrong button and removed your comment! New tablet... I'm getting used to the touch screen. Sorry! But thank you, and I miss reading about yours!
DeleteThat's ok, sounds like something I'd do! :) I know, that is one downside of not running my blog anymore. Well, there isn't much to report here except that I am babysitting my one-year-old nephew now, so I have FIVE kids during the week! It took some getting used, but he's fitting in and it feels natural to have him here. The house thing hasn't changed that much except that we have reached 50% of our financial goal for house building, and we've looked into buying a house and flipping it, although I think we're going to start reevaluating our building plans instead and see if we can get it up faster. We'll see!
DeleteQuite honestly we haven't worked on our house all winter and some days it feels like it will take another 2 years to finish this thing! Lol. Once the snow melts we'll have to come visit you guys!
DeleteGlad to see that some younger folks are still interested in learning and practicing gardening and other "homesteading" skills. Even up here in the Kingfield area it is getting harder to find people who are interested in living the old ways. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThank you, my husband and I often joke that we are part of a dying breed! I love Kingfield, we pass through it every time we go up to my parents camp.
DeleteI love Kingfield too!!! Nice post on gardening. It comes at just the right time. I've been thinking about what I want to get growing this year and I think it's going to be Chard. Lots and lots of Chard. Oh, and by the way - good to see you posting again!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's good to get back to writing again. Chard is my favorite! I've recently fallen in love with lacinato kale and am excited to try it out this year. Happy almost spring!
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