It's been just over a month (actually 5 weeks) since I planted my crop of snow peas. Boy, those little guys are taking their time growing. But finally they're at a stage where you can actually see they are pea plants. However, the dim bulbs are having a hard time finding the fence so they can climb. We had a wicked wind storm over the weekend--lots of trees down, and I was worried my little guys might not make it, but although they were flattened, they're once again trying to stand tall, and trying to climb each other instead of the fence. (What's a kitchen gardener to do?)
Of course the peas aren't the only thing growing in the yard. I think all the perennials are up. And yesterday we bought an azalea to go into a corner that used to have a cotonieaster. (It grew too big and out of control and has now gone to cotonieaster heaven.) I wanted one that was an orangy-peachy color, just like my parent used to have when I was growing up, but apparently that color is no longer in fashion so I choose this pink beauty.
Of course, next up, we have to dig the hole to put this little guy in. (It's going to be a BIG hole.)
We had hoped to put our bean crop in two weeks early, especially since we had such a lovely April . . . but we've had snow this week, and there predictions of several more heavy freezes, so I guess if I get the beans in Memorial Day Weekend, it'll have to do.
I'm looking forward to a long, lovely summer growing stuff. How about you?
Well, my lettuces are up. And the garlic I planted last fall is looking exceptionally healthy with its foot-high leaves. But yes, frost on the windshield this morning is keeping those tomato seedlings snug inside for the time being. I never got around to planting peas - yours look great!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy hearing about everyone's garden and what they are growing. I can't wait to see how your snow peas grow.
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I can't wait to see how they TASTE sauted with mushrooms. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'm also wondering what color the blossoms will be. Will take lots of pictures when that happens.
My peas are just barely visible, squash is finally popping up, too, but beans adamantly refuse to do anything. Since it was below freezing last night, I can't really blame them. I keep covering the strawberries every night like little children, tucking them in safely. If the birds get the berries first, I'm going to be really mad.
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