So this weekend (after my Winter Scare) it was time to plant.
This is the "new bed". It is the one that gets the most sun in Winter. It is rather heavily sown with Winter Rye:
The "Old Bed" before processing:
From the other end. The Sweet Potatoes are still moving right along. I will leave this end for spring:
It took out one of the Okra plants (we have plenty) and smoothed everything out:
These are saffron bulbs. Turns out it is a variety of Crocus. New to this season:
I planted beets, garlic, onions, spinach, lettuce, and leeks. Onions picture below:
This is an Egyptian Walking Onion. Not sure how it will grow, but why not?
Gardening: Adventures Abound!
You're ahead of me! I'd better get a move-on. Rain finally softened the soil and it's no longer blistering hot, so it finally feels like time to plant.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! Good luck and God bless!
ReplyDeleteCan you do corn where you live TB?
ReplyDeleteWe can't grow it for love or money here in Alberta...
Leigh, my timing (for once) has been perfect. We have two good soakings since then. I hope that it pays off this year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda! Here is hoping!
ReplyDeleteGlen, the commercial farmers do it. Myself, I have not been able to get a decent crop in the 10 years we have lived here.
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