Monday Garden Update

There's a feeling of spring in the air!  One of the Lucases (Maria, I think) has resumed laying. Judging by her behavior, I think we're going to be getting eggs from Isabella any day. 

Every February, we have a delightfully warm week before winter recommences. As I always do, I'm worrying about our fruit trees. Will we get a freeze, and lose all the blossoms?  Will the bees be flying at all?

Because of my hectic schedule at work, which eats up so much of what should be my personal time, I missed the scion exchange this year. 

However, the grafted plums from previous seasons seem to be doing quite well. 

Our first-year asparagus is looking pretty stressed. I've never started asparagus, so I'm not sure what's typical for young plants. I anticipated tiny shoots.  But I was surprised that they all bolted so quickly after emerging from the ground. 

I expect this kind of feathery growth at the end of the growing season, not the very beginning. 

I also wonder if I need to heap up soil on the roots/crowns of these plants. So many questions. 

Our kale is as un-kill-able as ever. It grows huge woody stems, much like brussel sprouts. Despite the hardness of the stems, the leaves remain tender. 

I recently read that kale was passé. I find this hilarious.  Kale is delicious, and grows dependably all winter long. I shan't be casting it aside any time soon.



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