In the south March is the first of three busy months in the gardens.
Farther north it will begin in April…
Sowing…means planting seed into the ground.
Planting… is starting with seedlings that have been growing in a heated greenhouse or purchased from a garden center.
Depending on your location cool weather crops such as leeks,onions, Brussels sprouts, round leaf spinach, parsnips, parsley, radish, broad beans, lettuces, scallions, (spring onions) and cabbage (red is awesome)
Warm weather crops can be started in a heated greenhouse now for planting out in May/or after the last frost date for your area.
Tomatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, cucumber, green peas (snap peas) and celery.
Now is the time to prepare your compost needs if you don’t have it started already.
Compost done correctly is the only nutrients (fertilize) your gardens will need.
Best Compost….a balanced blend of green and brown yard materials….No roots and no seeding plants. (plants already gone to seed)
Kitchen scraps such as: coffee/tea grinds, egg-shells, and vegetable peels.
Composted manure from chickens or horses is best…if you don’t have access to that , purchase from a good supplier and know what is used in making it. (Organic is best)
***No meat, bones, cooked food, oils, etc./these will turn your compost rancid and attract critters of all kinds.
Check your local County Co-op for your frost dates and zone…or google it!
Happy Gardening!
