Trying very hard.

We are trying very hard to have a Springtime around here. I am anticipating a large vegetable garden that will produce enough to put some in the storage room too. I am almost forcing the season. Today is in the low 40s. There is a wind blowing. We got out there anyway. Garlic, chard and potatoes got planted. Raspberries and rhubarb got checked.

The rhubarb is really trying to come up.  This plant is on it's third summer, so it should be really good for pies and jam soon.

The raspberries all got trimmed back about a month ago.  I was afraid that I had trimmed them too much, but all of them are starting to leaf out.  We have two rows about 15 foot long so there will be a lot for eating and jam.

A few infant pepper plants starting out on the windowsill.  I planted a mixed packet so we will have all kinds and colors of peppers this year.

More started seedlings on windowsill.  There is basil, chamomile, and marigolds that should be put in bigger pots soon.

Every year we try something new in the garden.   Last year's potato yield was really bad for some reason.  We probably didn't get back even what we planted.  These are potatoes planted in fabric containers.  As the plants grow, you add more soil up to the top until the bag is filled.  In the fall, you dump the whole thing out and see how many potatoes are in there.



After you work hard, there is a treat.   Fresh biscotti is a good thing.

 And as cold as it is outside, the garden can wait for a bit more.