Here we are, April 1st, 2012 and the backyard garden is coming along nicely. I’d say my garden looks pretty typical for this time of year in the Pacific Northwest region. In the front bed we have Green Arrow Peas, and Easter Egger Radishes growing.
Next up is a box of herbs followed by 2 beds of Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Celery.
Here is a look at the Sugar Snap Pea Patch. After the peas are harvested I plan on growing Mayflower Pole Beans in this location. Followed by a second planting of Sugar Snap Peas in the fall.
Hopefully on June 1st it will be warm enough to plant this years pumpkin patch.
Leaves are just now starting to appear on the raspberry canes. Hopefully this area will be a sea of green and red in about 120 days. Last year I was able to freeze several gallons of berries and I plan to do the same this year.
Wahoo! Spring is finally here!
How is your backyard garden shaping up?
Have you planted anything in the ground yet?
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Robin in SoCal says
Looking great all your hard work is starting to psy off. I’ve got mescalun mix lettuces, swiss chard, a couple of varieties of kale, walla walla and red onions, brocoli raab. We’ve been enjoying peas planted Nov 11th. With all your beds you will surely reach your goal this year. Where are you putting your tomatoes? How do you support them? I’ve been using cages made of concrete remesh wire but always looking to improve my system, take care.
Kat says
My lettuce isn’t doing so hot in the ground, so I’m leaving everything inside for another week or so…my snap pea seedlings are wanting OUT, though!
Kat says
…oh yeah…my Walla Walla’s are out, planted underneath my raspberries.
Cyndi says
Mavis,
Can I ask how big your yard is? It looks huge! Also, a question on your peas you have designated along your fence. I live in Idaho and have only tried “starts” bought at the garden centers and they never survive. I read somewhere recently that peas are best planted by seed. Is that what you do and have you been successful?
Look forward to following you here (with a cleverly provided direction by “Helen of Meridian” in comments at FabFrugal”. Hurray! I’ll still get a Mavis fix :0
Thanks,
Cyndi
Mavis says
Hi Cyndi, we live on about an acre. A large portion of it is wooden though so we’ve had to slowly clear it to make room for a garden.
Peas should not be transplanted but rather direct seeded instead. This is what I do every year and now is the perfect time to plant a packet of seeds. If you send me your mailing address to onehundreddollarsamonth at gmail dot com I can send you some Sugar Snap pea seeds {I have plenty to spare}. 🙂
Pebble123 says
Yes, peas do NOT like tranplanting! Try them in the ground you will have much better success. They love cool nights and warm days, so plant early, and mulch for weeds. Sit back and watch them grow
Kari says
Your garden is so beautiful. I dream of having a garden like that!!
Mavis says
Thanks Kari, I love my garden.
jadell says
I too was going to ask the size of your yard. I love it! Do you soak your peas before planting, and do you have problems with birds eating your peas when they are just growing? If so, how do you deter them away?? Love your blog!!
Mavis says
Luckily it rains so much here in Seattle I don’t have to soak my seeds before planting. 🙂 I usually don’t have a problem with birds eating my peas. Maybe I’m lucky? 🙂
Edith says
Hi Mavis! Love your garden. I live in the Seattle area too and I’m so looking forward to learning more about gardening in this zone.
Celestina says
I love looking at all you share with us. Have strawberries growing in the holes of cider blocks in the raised bed we are making. just planted my seedlings of cukes. Today is corn, zucchini planting. I am 71 years old and never get tired of putting in a kitchen garden. wished I was younger to put more out for us to eat healthy.