This is an update of what's going on in the yard at the end of April. The colour is all coming from flowers (like the crocus above - one of my spring favourites) as very few veggies are showing yet.
The daffodils are up ...
The rose bush is starting to bud ...
This is in bloom - but I can't remember what it is (but so pretty!). It's not hyacinth is it?
And I'm always pleased when I see some hollyhock's coming up (they are biennial but I planted them several years in a row so I usually get a few volunteers each year).
And some annuals that I have started for this year include these nasturtiums just sprouting in the greenhouse.
And I have several flats of marigolds on the way as well in the greenhouse (plus basil and this one swiss chard):
And on to the veggies. Here are the two boxes of garlic I planted in the fall.
I planted Music (shown here below), German White, Mennonite Porcelain, Majestic Porcelain and Red Russian.
And just a few sprigs of asparagus, with hopefully lots more on the way!
I dug up one rhubarb plant for a friend at work, but still have 4 or 5 coming up like this one:
I transplanted these brassicas late this afternoon - it is supposed to rain most of the next two days so seemed a good time to get them in the ground although they are a bit small (1 kohlrabi, 2 kale, 3 brussels sprouts, 2 broccoli, 2 cabbage and a couple of cauliflower).
In the greenhouse bed, I have some arugula and radish.
Lots of other crops have been seeded but are just barely poking up through the soil so they will have to wait for another update. I am very glad to have some rain for a day or two as it has been quite dry and I haven't been around much to water - I am worried the carrots or beets that I seeded about 2 weeks ago won't germinate as they have not been kept very moist.
Looking forward to some good eats this summer if all goes well!
Lots is happening in your garden - this time of year is so exciting! I was out just now getting some brassicas including the broccoli into the ground as well - like you I want to take advantage of the rain we are expecting & it was a halfway decent day today (surprisingly).
ReplyDeleteI think that flower is "Glory of the Snow" - it's lovely, isn't it?
Yes, it could be that. I think it's just the way I took the photo that makes it look different. Thanks, I had no idea ...
DeleteThere's so much promise showing in your garden! It must be a bit of a miracle every year when your garden awakens from its winter slumber. I set out some really tiny brassica seedlings like yours a while back and they grew by leaps and bounds. I would normally pot them up into bigger containers first, but I had the space available in the garden so I skipped that step, now I think I'll skip that potting up step whenever possible.
ReplyDeleteIt truly is a wonder here. Your area certainly has its changes from season to season but I suspect it is much more dramatic here when we go from absolutely nothing (frozen tundra-ish) to spring flowers popping up within days. Nature truly is amazing.
DeleteAnd how great when you try something as a short-cut only to realize it works all of the time!