Spring days tripped and went back to winter - below freezing a few days ago and highs in the 30's and 40's. Yesterday, though, was sunny and a beautiful, if chilly, day. Potatoes, onions and English peas had already been planted. I planted lettuce, broccoli and cabbage seedlings yesterday and radish and spinach seed. It rained last night - excellent timing.
Pat has done a masterful job in preparing the garden - tilled and then spent a lot of time getting rocks - big and little - out of the garden. This is very rocky country and is a big job to clear. Then he tilled again.
It is always fun to see that plants have returned after the winter - tulips aren't far from blooming, the columbine is leafing out, hostas and iris are poking their leaves up and the bushes planted last fall all have leaves.
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It truly is miraculous. It doesn't take any work at all on my part and all my weeds come back every spring.
I love fresh peas. They are definitely my favorite garden legumes.
Posted by Stepan | April 7, 2003 6:20 PM
Posted on April 7, 2003 18:20
Wow, I'm impressed with Daddy's contribution. Considering that Brian & I discovered the limestone bed that all houses are built on in this part of Austin, perhaps you could schedule a fall trip right at the time I plan to give my vegetable garden a huge overhaul and try to get some of the littler rocks out? I'd be forever grateful . . .
I have really enjoyed seeing plants come back this spring in my own garden too. It seems like such a miracle when the daylilies all of sudden start growing! This week I will be planting some red columbine in my garden--cross your fingers for its survival.
Posted by Elizabeth | April 7, 2003 1:34 AM
Posted on April 7, 2003 01:34