This is going to be short...

This is going to be short today because I've got to go get plants ready to take to the markets at Hillsboro and Sherwood this weekend. Last weekend was pretty lousy weather, but we still had lots of people getting a start on their gardens ( and doing a little repair of winter damage too).

Hardy perennials like Chives, lavender, rosemary, winter savory, thyme, etc can be planted now. They need to get established a little before you really start to use them so the time to plant is now. Also some hardier annuals like parsley ( actually a biennial) can be [planted,. We had lots of people who have made plans to protect other plants like tomatoes from frost and they eagerly got started last week. We will have quite a few tomatoes this week. For a complete list visit our website. The link is to the right of this article. Get there early or call 503 709 6947 to order plants for the best selection.

Remember you will need to harden off your plants for a week or so before planting. I would also check the weather report for frost before I put them in the ground next week.

It is still too early for peppers, cucumbers, squash, and especially basil and eggplant. They need warmer minimum night temps or higher soil temps than we have now.

I better go get some plants ready. Hope to see you at Hillsboro on Sat or Tigard on Sunday. Peter will also be at Sherwood on Sat and Orenco on Sunday. Happy Mothers Day.

Grow What You Eat!!

This is going to be short today because I've got to go get plants ready to take to the markets at Hillsboro and Sherwood this weekend. Last weekend was pretty lousy weather, but we still had lots of people getting a start on their gardens ( and doing a little repair of winter damage too).

Hardy perennials like Chives, lavender, rosemary, winter savory, thyme, etc can be planted now. They need to get established a little before you really start to use them so the time to plant is now. Also some hardier annuals like parsley ( actually a biennial) can be [planted,. We had lots of people who have made plans to protect other plants like tomatoes from frost and they eagerly got started last week. We will have quite a few tomatoes this week. For a complete list visit our website. The link is to the right of this article. Get there early or call 503 709 6947 to order plants for the best selection.

Remember you will need to harden off your plants for a week or so before planting. I would also check the weather report for frost before I put them in the ground next week.

It is still too early for peppers, cucumbers, squash, and especially basil and eggplant. They need warmer minimum night temps or higher soil temps than we have now.

I better go get some plants ready. Hope to see you at Hillsboro on Sat or Tigard on Sunday. Peter will also be at Sherwood on Sat and Orenco on Sunday. Happy Mothers Day.

Grow What You Eat!!