The weather has been gorgeous this week, and we've gotten tons of chores crossed off our list in the garden. In fact, we are almost finished with the planting and ready to do some harvesting! Most of the plants, however, aren't as ready as we are. Let me show you what's going on...
They look a bit shocked after the transition. I'm hoping they survive!
They spend their days outside now, in preparation for their transition into the ground. Same goes for the pumpkin seedlings you see in the background. But at night they're kept warm in the greenhouse.
We also planted the physallis. Still curious to see how these little guys do.
The cucumbers are waiting patiently to be planted,
because their designated space is still occupied by the winter spinach.
It's getting big enough to harvest, so the cucumbers don't have much longer to wait.
We were able to eat rhubarb last year at the end of April, but it must have been warmer then compared to now. We're not even close to rhubarb pie yet this year. Maybe by the end of May. But the big news is the appearance of the onions!
Welcome, onions! Now if only my asparagus would make their appearance. Even if we can't eat them this year, I long to see their little heads popping out of the dirt.
Two boxes are still missing, because the pumpkin and cucumber seedlings are currently in them. They will contain basil, and right now it's too cold outside for basil anyway, so no panic.
We planted a walnut tree! It will be years before it produces a walnut, but right now I'd be happy if it just produced some leaves.
Our lemon tree is also thriving. We ate the 5 lemons it came with, and now it's putting on more fruit. Yippee!
If everything grows and produces as it should, our garden now contains the following:
You see there are some cut in the front? They were delicious! Next week we will have spinach salad with a chive vinagrette on the menu, and the harvest will be under way! (on a very small scale...)
The seedlings have all been moved out of the house, which is a relief. The turnips were planted directly in soil, and the leeks went into a vegetable box
The artichoke plants are getting to be a nice size, so they had to be replanted in bigger pots.
They spend their days outside now, in preparation for their transition into the ground. Same goes for the pumpkin seedlings you see in the background. But at night they're kept warm in the greenhouse.
The Brussel sprouts also were transplanted to bigger pots, but they're still frail. We'll see what happens.
Speaking of the greenhouse, things are starting to get organized for the season. Six tomato plants went in the ground (I had to give the other two away. No room!) They're looking content.
We also planted the physallis. Still curious to see how these little guys do.
We bought six pepper plants and two jalapeño plants, and they went in along with a few 'long slim' chilli pepper seedlings I got from a friend. (He got one of the tomato plants and a few physallis seedlings in return. Share the wealth!)
The cucumbers are waiting patiently to be planted,
It's getting big enough to harvest, so the cucumbers don't have much longer to wait.
The rhubarb is coming up nicely.
Potatoes have been planted, seeds have been sown (for dill and carrots), and the vertical garden has been set up!
Two boxes are still missing, because the pumpkin and cucumber seedlings are currently in them. They will contain basil, and right now it's too cold outside for basil anyway, so no panic.
The radishes love their higher status, but the lettuce isn't too sure what to think.
We planted a walnut tree! It will be years before it produces a walnut, but right now I'd be happy if it just produced some leaves.
Our lemon tree is also thriving. We ate the 5 lemons it came with, and now it's putting on more fruit. Yippee!
If everything grows and produces as it should, our garden now contains the following:
Fruit: rhubarb, apples, plums, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, smultron, gooseberries, currants, physallis and lemons.
Vegetables: potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, turnips, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño and chilli peppers, pumpkins, artichokes, lettuce, carrots, spinach, and radishes. Beans, peas and corn will be planted in a couple weeks, when it's a little warmer.
Herbs: parsley, thyme, dill, chives. Basil will be added soon.
Even if the harvest feels a long way off, there is one thing in the garden we have been able to start enjoying: chives!
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