Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend; the “official” start
to gardening in the Northeast according to the farmer’s almanac, and everyone I’ve
ever talked to about it. So this was the weekend we decided to put some time
into the garden. Step one having been completed in my excitement long ago.

I had already planted some lettuces, peas and Swiss chard,
since they tend to be good with the cooler weather. We went to a local green
house and picked up some cabbage, broccoli, herbs, tomatoes, and flowers. I
grew everything else from seed. I have never grown cabbage or broccoli, and
have not had good experiences starting tomatoes. We are hoping to get a few
more tomatoes, and what have you from Poppa Chuck. He always starts things from
seed and has lots more than can fit in his garden.

As far as herbs go I got some parsley, basil, oregano, dill,
rosemary and thyme. The end of last year had some weird weather that killed off
quite a bit of my perennials, including dill, and oregano. I never seem to have
good luck with rosemary. I don’t know what the issue is; it just doesn’t seem
to like me. This is plant no. 4, maybe the 4th time is the charm? If
anyone has any rosemary tips please share in the comments. I would really love
any help I can get.

Right now everything is in place and flourishing. This weekend I plan to do a bit of thinning in the pea, and lettuce sprouts. They desperately
need it, and the idea of a sprout loaded salad sounds divine!