Welcome to the marvelous month of May!
After months of plotting and planning it's finally time to get growing.
Having been started from seed, Sweet Peas, Snap Peas, & Everyhardy White Scallions have now been transplanted into the raised beds while Laxton's Peas, Napoli Carrots, Verdil Spinach, Astro Arugula, & Mix Lettuce were sown directly. The Russian Red & Music Garlic, planted last November, seem to be enjoying the early spring weather.
Cosmos Sensation Mix, China Aster Crego Mix, Orchid Cream Nasturtiums, & Tall Climbing Nasturtiums are hanging out in the cottage at night after enjoying some hardening off time in the garden during the day.
Brandywine Pink Beefsteak Tomatoes, Waltham Broccoli, Alpine Strawberries, & more White Scallions are enjoying the grow light and sunny window in the laundry room waiting for their turn to be hardened off. I've potted up the tomatoes twice now so I'm really hoping that night time temperatures will warm up enough for me to get them at least into the unheated cottage.
With the exception of two White Spruce and four established Boxwoods all the residents of my old flower gardens were rearranged into brand new beds last November. It really was a long winter waiting to see what would come up this spring.
I was delighted that my little Siberian Bugloss not only survived the move but managed to produce the very first flowers in my new landscape. Allium, Hostas, Tulips, Hydrangea & Clematis are all taking a look around at their new locations but sadly it doesn't look like any of my ferns will be making an appearance. Perhaps they just need a bit more time to defrost.
All the shelving has been added between the studs of the cottage and the cedar planks of the raised beds have been prepped for staining. As soon as the weather clears I'll be ready to slap that stain on.
The compost bins, rather neglected last year, have all been revitalized and are ready to roll.
Whew!
___________________________________________________________Images: Tatiana Dokuchic
