Eruption

Even though the wind is blowing 25 miles per hour (I know this because both of my pinwheels were decapitated), I went out to check what the daily spring rains have wrought.  I have GREEN!

The Cherry Belle radishes I planted two weeks ago sprouted, as did the lettuce and spinach.  I could tell the peas were joining the party because of the long row of uplifted dirt. These are the leftover “Green Arrow” peas I overbought at Big R last year.  I seeded them thickly, since they are old. Reminds me of the San Andreas Fault.  Can one ever have too many peas?  I never seem to plant enough for them to make it to the house.  The kids just pick them and shell them right there.  Oh, well.  I guess the point is to enjoy them; I will take that as a compliment (peas should, too).

The 50 red onions have serenely stood guard through the sun, wind and rain of the last 13 days.  When will I see some growth there?  Still waiting on the carrots, too.

Aero salad week 3

However, the lettuce in the Aero garden is about 5 inches high!  I am planning to harvest the Easter salad from there.  The kids will be impressed.