SEEDS!!!

Yesterday morning I started early in the plot beside my house, direct seeding;

beets
arugula
tatsoi
leeks
swiss chard
radish

Rain was in the forecast, so after I got them in the ground, I covered the bed with reemay.   I used a little over 1/2 of the bed with the plan to plant another succession of arugula, tatsoi, and beets in a couple of weeks.

The rain came in later in the day then I expect and I am happy to report that I did not plant in the plot across the street.  I spent sometime turning the soil and edging the plot, but feared planting because the ground there was already pretty wet.  I kind of figured any additional rain would just be a wash out.

Instead I spent the afternoon with my friend Tricia seeding some herbs and lettuce in doors.

Now, we will just have to wait and see when we can get into the plot across the street.  The ground was saturated and soggy this morning on my "farm walk".   My neighbors plot is completely washed out and has a little stream running through it.  It's a shame, but thank goodness my plot seems to be in fairly good shape.

And I love living beside my community garden.  It's nice to be able to walk out in the early mornings, coffee in hand.  I am just curious how this is going to play out, as plants (and weeds!) start germinating.  I have barely begun this journey and I am already sleepless - tossing and turning over garden plans and seeds.

However, tossing and turning aside - I am having the time of my life.  I feel so fulfilled by this project, so at home and at peace - in the silent moments in the plot alone, just me and the worms working our way through the soil.  I feel like I belong here - a home coming.