It is March, and the weather thinks us a fool, flaunting 60 and 70 degree days, luring us out to put our seeds in early. and I’m biting- putting in, the Asian greens and Brassicas and carrots that can handle the snap frost that is sure to come still. I’m keeping the majority of my seeds inside, even though the weather outside makes it feel like we are late to plant. March 23rd is the earliest last frost ever recorded in our area, and I don’t trust that the cold will stay away to set a new record.
There is plenty to do in the spring that doesn’t require frost-less nights, and so we are setting up rain barrels, turning compost out on the beds, building grape and kiwi trellis, pulling weeds and muscles and sharing spring things with our wide-eyed (and open mouthed) little one.
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March 15, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Debbie
Our last spring frost is May 9th…and I’m so eager to get outside. This week is our first hint of spring-like weather and here in SW Ontario I’m sure there will be more snow.
But the itch has begun and I’ve started some seeds indoors as we still have at leat a foot of snow covering our garden. In time it will melt and in the meantime I’m doing lots of planning…and dreaming. xo
March 19, 2011 at 4:49 am
Juliana
I hope you are doing well, friend. I’ve missed you. One day we will both have time to spend time together.