Today was spent planting tomatoes and zucchini into the garden. It is a glorious time of year to be outdoors. Red-winged blackbirds chase each other across the hayfield and the magic aroma of Russian olives drifts up your nose on an unexpected breeze. I had that wonderful experience you only get at planting time of tucking plants into the ground today... of firming the ground with both hands. It felt a bit like a laying on of hands ... a transfer from my care to Mother Earth's care. Yes, it's time for the handoff.
And here's what's growing this week.
the garlic has yet to show scapes
two harvests each day of asparagus ~ this morning's pick
slowly but surely Brussels sprouts
kale for Caldo Verde
and finally Swiss chard
1 comment:
Wow, it is hard to believe that the Vineyard is just that far behind the mainland. The trees are not even fully out! I like your post from the Garden Gate and may adopt that myself if you don't mind! It will be incentive to keep the vegetable garden looking neat and tidy!
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