Just a few days ago, we were dealing with intense cold, ice and power failures.
Today, the thermometer reached 75; perfect temperature!
For the last couple of days, I have been busy cleaning up Winter's mess, weeding and transplanting
lettuce and leeks. In 48 H. we went from devastation to an almost green look. I am about four weeks behind last year's schedule but, being a patient gardener and knowing that Mother Nature rules the game, I just do my best and know that it will be all right.
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| Head lettuce that need to mature before real heat sets in |
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| Leeks |
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| Escaroles |
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| Kale |
The kale, chervil, Brussels sprouts and baby leeks overwintered in the garden, with a row cover on really cold nights.
You should see me tuck them in on those freezing evenings!
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| Remembers these guys: "Chervil" looks a lot like parsley but with a more anisy taste. Great for winter soup! Hardly anybody grows it now but I believe that within the next couple of years NPR will go gaga over it like it did with kale last year. |
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We ate a load of those brussels sprouts at the end of last week. They are so much sweeter than what we buy in the store.
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