Fresh asparagus never tasted so good. We have now been cutting for about 12 days. It is really starting to come now. The garlic is also looking very good. We have side dressed it with our homemade fertilizer blend and it really seems to have taken.
The cole crops are all planted as of the writing of this update. The peas are a little behind, but are now starting to take off with the advent of warmer weather.
This is the third planting of beets. A little sparse in the germination, but I can attribute that to the age of the seed (1-2 years).
I have been less than prompt on keeping up with the garden updates. For that I am sorry, but things do get prioritized. Last Friday I took the time and helped put in our new dock at the lake about 90 miles north of us. It turned out to be the best day of the weekend as we enjoyed temps in the 60's and nice sunshine. Saturday and Sunday greeted us with bouts of rain and temps in the 40's and 50's. Not the best to be trying to do something in the garden.
On Monday, I was able to get a few of the beds tilled and finished planting the last of the brussel sprouts (Jade E Cross), a row of beets, spinach and lettuce, along with 2 more double rows of peas. This makes 3rd and 4th plantings. We should get the 4th/5th in before we leave for StLouis and Memorial Day.
The berry plants look very good. Purples and reds are all doing great. The currants are heavy with flowers and should yield another great crop this year.
More pictures soon.
Rain is predicted for Wednesday and Friday PM. Figures, its May in Wisconsin. Going to the NAS Plant Sale at UWGB on Saturday morning. Would like to come home with 23 plants. Planning on getting there early (~630).
Gotta run, busy day at work tomorrow.
Keep your hands dirty.
Bill
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