IT'S SPRING!!! (finally!) Though you wouldn't know it... The weather here has been SO wet and nasty, it's really not condusive to any kind of planting. {wow, do i sound like a broken record???} If you don't have anything in the ground, it's okay. It's still cool enough for spring veg and when the time comes, most everything for summer will catch up, hoping we'll have a "normal" summer.
Most of our soil here has its fair share of clay; this is not a bad thing as it has important mineral components that plants need. However, in our wet season (October - Rose Fest) you are best to let it be and dry out before even thinking about touching it. Here's a keen idea for those who are brave enough to get something planted in the garden this Spring: spread a bit of potting soil over the ground (just enough for seeds to set in), sow seeds, then cover as recommended. The potting soil will give the seedlings something to grab on to until the soils warm and dry up.
You can also get started on tomato & pepper if you have a heated green house or good southern exposure windows. Depending on the weather, you should be able to set them out mid-May or early June (earlier if you use row cover or other weather protection).
Looking forward to a bountiful harvest this year!
PEAS OUT!
~GP
p.s. check out parts 2 & 3 of this post on 5/29 & 5/30
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