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"The Nursery"

3/28/2009 7:00pm by Paula Harman

 Young broccoli, beet, and lettuce transplants

 In our last story, I explained that we have started seeding some of our first transplants.  I am happy to report that those seeds have successfully "hatched" or germinated and the first baby plants were born.  The nursery, oh I mean greenhouse, is quickly filling up with many young transplants. 

 Each day, I work in the greenhouse to care for the new baby plants.  Subsequent seedings have been made, and we now have a nice array of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beets, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, and many varieties of cut flowers.  In the near future, I will seed additional types of fruits and vegetables as well as repetitions of what has already been seeded.

 Young tomato transplants

Tom has planted the first sugar snap peas, as well as a first partial planting of sweet corn, under plastic.  That first planting is always risky, for if it gets too cold, the seed may not make it.  We have also started planting onions.

 Back in the greenhouse, I spent many days putting together hanging baskets and container gardens from small plugs.  We use Proven Winners, for we have been pleased with the quality of these plants.

Potted Flowers

 I hope that you are starting to get outdoors to enjoy the beginning of spring.  It's a wonderful time of year that brings hope and rebirth to everyone.

3 Comments »
Suzanne said,
3/30/2009 @ 6:34 am
It is so exciting to see all that bounty bursting out of the soil. My perrenial garden is just starting to wake up. There is nothing better than watching a brown patch of dirt come to life all by itself! Thanks for the updates and pictures Paula.
Paula Harman said,
3/30/2009 @ 7:48 am
Suzanne,

This is an exciting time of year. Can you believe how things "greened up" over the past few days? It's nice to live in Maryland where we experience such a diversity of seasons.
Saundra Pope said,
4/10/2009 @ 6:51 pm
Hi Paula,

I am SO happy to see you are offering CSA this year! Since there are just the two of us, we are opting for the half share. Can't wait for the yummy produce.

I am enjoying your blog. See you soon,

Saundra
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