Weather Woes for the Garden

We've been chomping at the bit for the weather to warm up a bit to start planting in the garden. For weeks now, we've had everything laid out for our Ruth Stout/no dig market garden ready. Tthe weather finally cooperated We had a week of warm spring like weather, but then here came the rain. Followed by another cool patch.  Isn't that always the way it works?

Now, we're watching for the weather to clear and warm back up. Oi Vey! At least the weather clears long enough to have a goof turn out for the Farmers market on Saturdays. Nothing is as miserable as packing the Blazer to go, setting up, and sitting at the market in rain with no customers save those who placed orders the week before.

We're spending our time starting more seeds, and crafting.  We're concentrating on planting summer crops now. We have trays of tomatoes, okra, peppers, and sweet corn started for us and the market. We've also propagated some roses and blueberry bushes from our own stock when we trimmed them in the fall to sell to transplant and sell at the market. Mel started her usual assortment of pansies, zinnias, and petunias to plant baskets for the front porch and to sell in our recycled pots just in case someone is not interested in just vegetables. It'll make our tent more interesting with spots of color.  By selling the plants, we won't be in direct competition with a long time vendor at the market who sells cut flowers. It's frowned upon by the vendors.  It also gibes us our independent niche.

We're hoping the weather will cooperate so we can get our spring garden planted soon before the GA heat makes it impossible to grow. With all this warmer weather the peach trees, wild violets, and strawberries are blooming. The area's dogwoods, red buds, and apple trees brighten the landscape with, pink and white blooms. Is there are better tell that spring is on its way? Of course, seeing a red breasted robin sings to me it's so although this one is more orange.

Y'all have a blessed day!

Cockeyed Jo