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Monday, March 25, 2013

turning under snow to sow pea, carrot and beet seeds

sowing in snow 001 sowing in snow 007 sowing in snow 019 Yesterday I decided I had enough of this snow! So I got out my shovel, turned under the snow and planted.

There was about 4 inches of snow on my garden with nicely thawed soil underneath. I turned the snow under like it was a cover crop. Then I put in a wide row of snap peas, two rows of carrots and a row of beets.

Now I feel that the gardening season has really begun - to heck with the snow!

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19 comments:

  1. Erin W.March 25, 2013 9:10 PM

    I live about an south of you and was to scared to plant yesterday despite my great desire to get into the dirt. Hearing that you planted despite the snow might just be the catalyst I need to get me into the dirt tomorrow after work.

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  2. kathyMarch 25, 2013 10:26 PM

    I can't say it was the best thing to do. But I figure at worst, the seeds I planted will rot and I'll need to replant. I'll keep an eye on them and see if they germinate. One thing for sure - it was fun to work in the garden. I got my hands good and dirty. I saw a pair of blue birds checking out the plots, song sparrows were singing. It really was great.

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  3. MirMarch 26, 2013 2:08 AM

    This winter has to come to an end soon, or at least I hope it will! :) You could cover your planted seeds with garden fleece to raise the temperature just a little...could just help the soil not to freeze again.

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  4. Marian(LondonUK)March 26, 2013 9:12 AM

    It makes you feel so better to get out there and active doesn't it. My sister and I have been building up our squash and pumpkin area between snowy days. But the wind has been so cold, we have to keep moving and sipping coffee and tea or we ice up!!
    Marian (LondonUK)

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  5. icebearMarch 26, 2013 9:37 AM

    Most of our snow is gone, but an inch or two down, the ground is still rock solid. I have to be content with sowing indoors for a while.

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  6. blueberry1946March 26, 2013 1:08 PM

    Priceless . . .

    I'm several weeks behind you planting wise, and good thing because my garden has at least a foot of snow out west of you in Princeton. And its a good thing I'm weeks behind you because then I know how and what to do next!

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  7. BMarch 26, 2013 3:32 PM

    I planted a rhubarb root about 2 weeks ago, went out today and shoveled the pile of snow off and saw a green shoot coming up!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 3:50 PM

    Ha! I was thinking that I was going to plant the same seeds in my garden tomorrow. I decided to check in to see if you started. The snow is completely melted off my beds and the soil is workable. I live in Needham, a little south of you. I'm going for it. Hope our seeds sprout!
    Kathy

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  9. katieMarch 27, 2013 10:24 AM

    I agree! I am so tired of winter weather...I am going to follow your lead and plant this weekend too! Or maybe at least start my indoor seeds germinating.

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  10. Dewberry / AmanitaMarch 27, 2013 4:03 PM

    I'd like to sow peas, too! But here, in Poland not only we have lots of snow, but also the ground is solid frozen!

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  11. JoeMarch 27, 2013 5:45 PM

    Your post convinced me to get some stuff planted here. We don't even have any snow on the ground, and the weatherman is predicting warmer temperatures, so I think it'll work out for me. A few peas, carrots, turnips, and radishes all went in the ground today. Here's hoping they all grow!

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  12. MicheleMarch 29, 2013 12:56 PM

    I told my husband that we it's planting time! :) He has built me 7 cedar boxes this year to plant in! I can't wait to use them! We have our garden plans all set up and are ready to start sowing seeds outside! Thanks for the inspiration-

    Michele- Topsfield, Ma

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  13. SashaMarch 31, 2013 11:34 AM

    Wow I've never planted in snow before. I've got my plants inside. Your vigor is inspiring. Best of luck to you.

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  14. JulieApril 04, 2013 10:19 AM

    Good for you! I don't know how people deal with all that white stuff. It would drive me nuts not being able to get out in the garden.

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  15. Renate WaasApril 05, 2013 3:35 PM



    I also did some sowing today. Carrots and Radies (brassica).

    I love your blog and check just to see, what your are doing.
    Greetings from Germany, Munich
    Renate

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  16. StacyApril 07, 2013 10:26 PM

    I wish you great success with your planting. I think it is going to go well :)

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  17. Diane CApril 07, 2013 10:50 PM

    You mentioned the birds checking out your plot but Skippy seems mighty interested as well!

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  18. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 8:08 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    Thanks the great garden tips and ideas. It help me a lot, to prepare for springtime.
    I was wondering if you would be interested in sharing your posts and ideas on Glipho? It's a quite new social publishing platform for bloggers like you.

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  19. edible gardens--point lomaApril 12, 2013 11:22 PM

    Bi-coastal moment for me. I remember March and mud season. See my post from two years ago on the subject.

    http://ediblegardenspointloma.tumblr.com/post/3785592538/march-is-mud-season

    Wish you a good gardening season!
    Susan
    edible gardens--point loma
    San Diego

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