After an amazingly mild winter here in the Pacific Northwest, the calendar hit April 1st, and the snowy weather arrived. Although at river level we only had flurries, there's a nice accumulation of snow up on the clifftops on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, and more predicted later this week.
Nonetheless, we intrepid gardeners are preparing for the local Community Garden's second year of operation.
I've got my crops planned - golden summer squash, zucchini, peppers of various kinds (hot and sweet), garlic, green onions, tomatoes, and later in the season, broccoli. This year I'm going to try growing some Yukon gold potatoes, too. Over the weekend, I went to the garden for the first time since last summer. It was like seeing an old friend again.
Here's my plot peeking around the side of the storage shed - weeded, turned and composted, and ready for planting.
That's a great sight. I have had my eyes open for signs of garden preparation in my town, but it's a bit early here. We can still expect nights with temps below freezing. People have their plants started inside, though, so the anticipation is building. I don't put in a garden, but if I did I would go with what you have planned = everything needed for the perfect summer meal.
Posted by: Sharon | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 08:16 AM
How beautiful -- wish I could be there! Our town is talking about putting together a community farm or garden, and I hope it all comes together. Happy Spring!
Posted by: Cindy L | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 06:17 AM
We have a few community gardens around here. I may have to join, as our side bit is getting too shady as the trees grow.
It's early though , in our zone.
Posted by: deb @ talk at the table | Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 08:02 PM
What a nice plot of land. You can tell how much you love your garden! The older I grow, the more I appreciate those who know how to garden!
Posted by: Cindy's Coffeehouse | Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Your garden looks beautiful. I can only imagine how it looks now as so many things are ready for harvest! I've been enjoying tomatoes, onions, lettuce, peas, and strawberries from my garden. Nothing is more satisfying than food you worked to grow!
Posted by: joe | Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 01:32 PM