JoyoftheGarden

This is a long one. It's a carousel of new seeds, moving seedlings and waiting for the weather to turn so plants can go outside. We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

I love how quickly brassicas come up, It's the instant gratification we all need in the beginning.

Up-potting earlier in the plants development would also help lessen transplant shock by root disturbance.

First sickness, now Injury! Will we get these seeds planted in time?..

I love self seeding plants and I like propagating plants. Hopefully these are successful.

I'm sowing Celery, Cilantro, Dill, Lavender, Leeks, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Spearmint, Rosemary, Thyme.

The liver pill processing took many weeks from start to finish. I just wouldn't commit to the final stage till today. Glad that's done.

As a new year unfolds, I am trying to better my systems.

Gardening season is back! First seeds to sow are onions. Starting them earlier than ever, hoping to get some nice bulbs.

Thanks to @GrowingouttheBox for the recipe and encouragement.

A few small tasks now is a few less later. An overdue house chore, continuing to mulch, filling up grow bags and turning the compost, all accomplished in a short window of time.

Cold frame is ready for Spring plants

I know I was meant to have these treasures because the weather held out all the days I needed.

You never know what you are capable of until you are faced with the challenge.

Who doesn't like a clean space? Plus the garden benefits greatly!

This was a mixed bag of success and failures. I'm pretty happy with the harvest and look forward to next year. Also, I'm curing them in a bin with a heat mat and bowl of water. So far so good...

We have crocuses coming up, potatoes harvested and unexpected raspberries, all in one morning.

Was very productive this afternoon clearing beds. And the chickens get some nice treats.

As the fall weather holds its warmth, it limits the beds I'm willing to put to rest. The south wall though is ready. I learned that Ginger really needs close to a year to be productive.

Prep always takes longer than I think, and the peppers end up taking priority today.