Every spring these three seeds go in the ground first; Sweet Peas, carrots and radish. It is those seeds that germinate quickly , can tolerate cooler temps and mature quickly. These are the seeds that you start with your young children to introduce them to the wonder of nature and fresh food. I plant these every year to jump start some enthusiasm in getting in the garden.
Peas you need to put on a trellis. This year I used the limbs from the confederate rose that was pruned back. The limbs of a confederate rose are straight and dry hard enough to support the fine runners of a pea plant. The limbs are also free with exception of the sun and water investment from mother nature and growth energy from the host plant.
The peas with in a week have broken the ground and sprouting.
We added some raised beds this year. Found these on my favorite on line shopping app. Amazon.
These raised beds are galvanized , and do not have bottoms. They measure 8 foot by 3 foot by 12 inches tall. The bottoms are lined with heavy duty landscape fabric and card board. Hopefully that will hold the tree roots at bay for a year or two.
Along with the carrots and radish seeds I added some sprouting garlic heads. I may regret that but for now they are growing and adding some green to the garden.
I hope you have some time to play in the dirt and plant a seed or two!
Sheryl
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