The Cornus Venus is in bloom. Each a great size but few and far between. Last year blooms were uncountable. This year 30 tops.
Pinched out all the new apple tips in an attempt to encourage fruit buds. And there are hints at what could be pears – for squirrels.
Last year’s luffa seeds have sprouted. Yay!
Still getting seeds in. Bush beans in front of the Akane apple. Rainbow carrots and radishes, as markers, behind the cucumbers. Have had no luck with carrots before, but here we go again.
Trying my hand a succession planting. Planted oak leaf lettuce a week ago. Seeded a large pot with mesclun greens. Always makes me think of peyote, always makes me smirk.
Planted bush beans today. Heard that my mother is close to the end. Walked her through the garden this afternoon by phone. I hope to never forget the moment.
A weekend of planting madness. Can’t believe I got as much done as I did! The forecast called for up to 50mm of rain this weekend. A bit chilli still.
Summer bulbs are all in pots this year. That will mean more tending to, but I have the luxury of the time.
Coldest night in 80 years. Ironically the hardy kiwi took it hard. So sad as they were looking amazing.
With great hesitation thinned the salad tomato seedlings. Great germination rates!No signs of life on the five day old seeds. Lots of buds breaking.
I didn’t want to miss the timing of the full moon to get my seeds started and with all this time available… tomatoes from a Loblaws variety pack, cucumbers, cannabis, basil and marigolds. On the top deck, potatoes and peas; way to early in my humble opinion. #stayathome
And its spring. Never enough daffodils
A perfect day in the garden. Bright and sunny and 10 degrees, no wind. The best place to be in COVID19. Did some light tidying up. Halved the peony by the terrace and split it and planted it behind the square boxwood. Such a pain to get the soil level just so. Spread about a half cup of 10-10-10 that was left over from last year. Need more manure, again. Have to get tomato seeds started this week. The light stand is now in the kitchen, so much better than bedroom gardening.
This little patch of daffodils is always among the first to emerge and every year it’s always exciting!
What a gorgeous day. Pruned the honeysuckle back to the top of the chain link. Did a nip and tuck on the dogwood, and the burning bush and cleaned up the remnants from last year’s cascade hops crop. Of course cut through the extension cord with the electric hedge trimmers. A sure sign of the start of the season.
FarmerTO 