I started some of the seeds for our garden earlier this week, and while they don't look like much now, these cups of dirt will soon show sprouts like these from last year:
Then comes the part where the soil warms up, I rototill once more, and start planting seeds and seedlings in the soil.
After that, there are a few weeks where I watch the weather forecast carefully for any mention of frost so I can cover my precious tomatoes and check the beans and cucumbers for evidence of that little bit of green popping up.
There will be battles against fungus, cabbage moths, drought, squirrels, and crows, but hopefully I'll be victorious enough to end up with something like this:
It's almost like a miracle that all of this happens, and in just a few short months!
You have me itching to be in the garden. At this point I'm even looking forward to weeding! Come on spring!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a miracle! I'd like to get better about the battles involved...we tend to lose ambition. Maybe I need to get some matchboxes! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnticipation is a wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteI have garden envy! Beautiful Bonny!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a lovely garden!! Love the little toy trucks and cars and so on amongst the vegetables - so cute!
ReplyDeleteLinda in VA
One of the best miracles! Helen
ReplyDeleteThat is one fabulous garden! I wish I could come over and get tutoring/mentoring from you. I have only had luck with tomatoes and basil.
ReplyDeleteit's not an almost miracle...it's a miracle brought to life by a talented and patient gardener. can't wait to see this year's bounty!
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