Ahhh, the sun. I love the sun. I am so excited about Spring this year. After 2 years out here on the prairie we are finally going to embark on growing a garden. Now this is not a minor undertaking...we live with red clay...thick, slimy, heavy red clay. Thanks to a friend we have a rototiller which Ron is in the process of repairing. Soon, he'll bust up the ground and then off to get a load of top soil to mix in and a trip to Atwoods or TLC to get some organics and fertilizer to mix in.
The boys can hardly stand it - I think they think the plants will magically produce the pumpkins and watermelons overnight. So sorry boys! However, they are getting involved by helping me plant the seeds in our little seed starters so they are easier to plant and have a better chance of surviving. First the hardy plants - broccoli, cauliflower, onions, lettuce and peas. Then in April the more tender plants - beans, peppers, tomatoes, squash and pumpkins. Finally in May the watermelon and cantaloupe.
I am toying with the idea of putting in a few vines of grapes, raspberries and blackberries along with some strawberries in another area. Grapes will take a couple years to really establish but it would be worth it to have all those frozen grapes and grape jelly. Ron is building me a raised bed for herbs too. We are praying all the hard work pays off and we have an abundant harvest in our garden to help get through the winter. Happy Spring!!
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