A little gardening action inspired by a week of Fools Spring!
Potting up
A very good morning to pot up the tomatoes – that I’ve started way to early. The fragrance from these little darlings hint at the delicious ripe treats to come.
First up
The Brussel sprouts are first up and looking sturdy. Tomatoes are not far behind. Cherry Bomb, Premio and even one Big Beef are up… not to be confused with Drag Race Canada contestants.
Away we go
In they go. The first of the hopeful crops of 2021… tomatoes, Brussel sprouts and green pepper. 99 days to harvest!
It’s time!
Pots washed and ready for soil and seeding. Some exciting.
Easy indoor herb gardening
Ha, I say.
Started genovese basil and Italian parsley today – for winter eating or so I thought. Now that I’ve read the pack – parsley takes 78 days to mature. April, here we come.
Oh, started a celery root. All the rage. Under the lights it is really taking off.
Brita filters have active charcoal and something like pumice in them which make a great starting medium. Watch your fingers!
Figs in February
I can’t believe the fig has started so early. My fault. I gave it little drink and bam it broke dormancy.
Jan 1 and first plant order done
Missed out last year on getting my Richter’s order in in time. No problem this year!
December beets. Been really mild. Garlic is sprouting
Working in the dark
Forcing daffodils for the first time. Emotionally I’m going with “coddling” daffodils. No room in the fridge. So they’re in the garden shed. See you 13 chilly weeks from now.
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