Spring Seedlings

Some daffodils are pushing up in what will eventually be my tomato patch.

Nearby, chives and parsley are coming up. Aksel ate a handful of garlic chives this morning, and he's been odiferous ever since!

























These marigolds are from seeds from last year's marigolds. The inspirational pictures on the right are Iowa Highway Department Roadside Flowers.


Okay, I know. I planted the tomatoes and corn WAY too early.


Here's a zinnia and marigold will grow up to be great friends.

Tomorrow morning, we'll plant peas outside! How do I know it's time? Well...here's some of the phenology advice I've come across:
When crocuses bloom, it's time to plant peas.
When red winged blackbird females return it is time to plant peas.
When the chickadees build their nests, plant peas and spinach.
When dandelions are blooming plant potatoes, beets, lettuce, spinach and carrots.
When the iris bloom, plant the peppers and eggplants outside.
Plant beets, lettuce, spinach when lilac is in first leaf.
When lilac blooms, plant beans, cukes and squash.
Plant corn when oak leaves are the size of squirrels ears.
Plant your corn when apple blossoms start to fall.