Spring is in the Ground

The air may still be cool, but every day or so we get a sunny warm one. I consider anything in the double digits (even 10 degrees Celsius) warm this time of year. I've even been known to go out sunbathing on the deck if there's no accompanying wind.

Last week I took one glorious day to get my garden ready for the planting.  I pulled the last of my carrots. They wintered in the ground just fine with only a few nibbles on the tops (mice or insects?). I cleaned them up and put them in the fridge to use.

I left a row of curly kale for now. The plants have small curly leaves on top of tall stalks. That's the result of picking a few leaves at a time over time. I really love curly kale. It's so versatile both raw and cooked.


I dug in steer manure to all of my float garden raised beds and pots on the deck. I will let it rest and marry with my dirt until mid-April. That way when I plant my seeds directly into the soil it won't be too strong and burn their tender roots and shoots.


Welcome Spring! Your promise is in the ground. -- Margy