Life in Tee Harbor, Alaska

Planted Some Seeds Tonight

Tonight the weather cleared a bit, stopped raining and the sun peaked out for a bit.  I siezed the chance to do some work in the garden.  More peas needed to be planted.  The sooner I get them in the ground, the sooner I will be tasting those fresh, sweet pods!

I try to get early varieties of everything here so they have enough time to mature before winter is here again.  The peas are Little Marvel and should be ready in 62 days according to the package, which means here it will take about 3 months.  I had already planted half of my raised bed a couple weeks ago.  No green sprouts peeking out yet, but I checked out a couple and it won't be long for that batch.  The new batch has the advantage of innoculant - the powdery stuff you put on peas and beans that gets them off to a better start than otherwise.  Will be interesting to see which ones fare better...  I had dumped two packages of seed in a jar, moistened with water, and sprinkled with innoculant.  Once this is done, the seed must be planted within 24 hours.  So I had plenty for the raised bed and found another spot near the greenhouse.  Still have some seed left, so I'll think about where to stick those and finish up tomorrow night.

My seed potatoes arrived today.  I ordered 50# of organic Yukon Gold.  They will live in the house for about a week - spread out in a light area so they will sprout.  Then in the ground they will go - try to do that this weekend.  Next week my onion plants will be arriving and they will need to get planted right away too.  Busy time of year in the garden!  I love it!

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7:58 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 .. Posted by haflinger

Hi sounds like you have been busy my friend.. I planted a few things last week. We have rain here today that we really needed..Happy growing..
Blessings Sister Brenda

Makin' me jelous!

9:29 AM, Thursday, May 1, 2008 .. Posted by Cousin Sarah

I have been oh so patient with getting the other needs taken care of around our house, but raised garden beds are on next year's adgenda! I can't wait! Good luck with all those growing things!

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7:00 AM, Saturday, May 3, 2008 .. Posted by Schatzi

Just happened across your blog through another blog...will add you to my friends list.

Have a blessed day.

Connie