Like many other gardeners (and Lancaster County farmers), we're getting a jump on the spring growing season. The lettuce and spinach we started earlier this month is growing well in the bed, as are the plants that are in containers. (The lumber and rocks are squirrel excavation prevention measures.) There was an article in this morning's newspaper mentioning that some locals are even starting there corn rows already. It seems that they may be jumping the gun a bit. We'll hold off on our corn until May.
We'll be covering the bed lettuce up later today (Thursday 3/29) due to the possibility of having a freeze overnight. The containers will be brought inside to spend the night in the kitchen warmth. We also started some cauliflower seeds yesterday.
The bleeding hearts have bloomed early. Now all of my more conservative friends can make sly jokes about the garden and my political leanings!
Little Squirrel is always busy. When not snacking on peanuts or sunflower seeds (from the bird feeder) she's quite active digging holes virtually everywhere possible.
Mica (formerly the Semi-Stray Cat) spends much of his time staring out the window (or standing on hind legs clawing the glass) hoping for just one chance to snag Little Squirrel and her friends.
Hopefully, the cherry tree will produce fruit that will actually ripen this year.....otherwise, the ominous "Young George Washington" solution may come into play!
Finally, the pansies will remain outside and uncovered tonight. They are one of the plants that don't seem to mind a touch of cold.
It's time to get out and cover the the lettuce and spinach plants! I hope to see you again soon.
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