Plans, Plans, and More Plans

It's January, it's cold, but it's not too early to start thinking of planning your garden. When the winter months rolled around, I'd get so depressed. All I could think about were the dead plants, the lifeless ground, and buying produce from the store. Luckily, one day wisdom came down from above and I actually use this chilly time as a time of rest and research. Gardening is A LOT of work. It's definitely a labor of and those of who who haven't gardened or don't think it's involved...talk to me after class. Gardening is sort of like marriage, if you don't put work in, you wont get very much out (forget the plants that can be planted and left alone and somehow seem to thrive.) 

Anyways, expect some labor and expect lots of love! 

This year, considering we just bought our first home, I am planning a mecca of greens, pinks, purples, yellows, and white GALORE! I have big plans, really BIG plans. I probably wont see most of them born into life this season, but they are there and they give me daily inspiration for making the yard an extension of our home. 

This year I am excited to try my hand at growing cut flowers and edible flowers (more to come on that) as well as, fruit trees, and heirloom veggies (my absolute favorite). 

A few new varieties I am excited to try are: 

Charentais Melon

Green Macerata Califlower

Violetta Fava Beans

Garden Huckleberry

Heirloom Tomatoes (Green Zebra Heirloom pictured)

Desiree Dwarf Garden Peas

Those are just a few! 

So sit down, write down your ideas, plans, and dreams for your garden! This is a great time to read up on each item, get to know it, and decide where you'll place it. Look up diy trellis ideas for your peas, moonflowers, or runner beans, or the most efficient and space savvy way to grow mounds of red and yellow potatoes. 

Oh, the excitement!  

Have questions, just ask! 

Happy planning, friends!

* I purchase my seeds from Baker Seed Company