All this warm weather has gotten us thinking about starting seeds, checking out plants, and planning for our summer gardens. That means it's time to prepare our beds for spring planting. We have already been cleaning out our boxes from our fall and winter gardens and trying to check the weeds before they can get a start.
Those of us who planted winter gardens has wonderful success. We got some really good rain in December, and also got 1 1/2 inches a week or so ago, but would certainly like to see more. All that rain soaks deeply into the soil in our boxes so that new plants will have moisture deep down at their roots. Those who have artichokes are seeing them flourish in this weather.
Now is a good time to plant peas, such as sugar snap and pea pods for stir fry. Its also a good time to get lettuce going, as well as carrots, beets, and of course spinach and chard. I hope to get out this weekend to get my early spring veggies started.
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