Spring is finally here. Tulips blooming, birds are chirping and the grass is growing.
Spring is finally here…or is it? Today’s forecast in calling for 60’s and tomorrow 40’s with maybe a mix of rain and snow.The weather here in Minnesota keeps us on our toes, especially when you are planning on planting out all those little seedlings you have cared for all these weeks.Having something totally mot in your control makes a person feel quite small.
The month of May
If I remember right from last year May was insanely busy. Well in this first short week it is proving to be the exact same. Crazy. I have things that need done on the flower farm but my “real life” as I like to call it, is holding me back.
Starting seeds indoors
Here is a picture of my seedlings that are upstairs waiting to be planted out. They are really doing well but I can see that some if them are not getting the light they need. Note to self for next year. I NEED MORE SHOP LIGHTS.This is my first year planting bunny tail grass. It will be so fun to what it does. So far I think it is doing good. I didn’t get as much germination as I had hoped for but I should end up with a fair amount to dry and sell .Eucalyptus is also a new one for me. The seeds germinated extremely well but I ended up with some fungus gnats so I think they did some damage to the roots. The seedlings that were planted in single 3×3 inch pots are doing the best compared to the cell tray ones.
Outside happenings
Planting in a raised bed
I put this raised bed in last fall. It is 4ft by 8ft by 6in tall.I filled it with spring flowering bulbs. Tulips and Muscari. They are coming up great.I did this bed as a trail bed. I would love to have flowers ready for mothers day some year.There is a small problem with this spot. I have to move the raised bed. The county is widening the shoulders of the road so it is in the easement. So add that and some shrub moving toy list of spring chores
In the field
I have the first row of snapdragons in the ground. I checked on them this morning and they look good. I am hoping they will handle the cold weather that is coming tomorrow. I think I will cover them tomorrow night just for peace of mind.
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Tonia! I agree, I LOVE tulips. I cant wait to see your planter full of plants.
Tulips in the spring are the BEST! I can’t wait to get the flowers in my planter.
Deb.
That is exciting! Move your little plants outside slow. A few hours for the first day, a little longer the next so they adapt to their new environment. Good luck!! I am sure it will be a success!
Can’t wait for follow up on bunny tail and eucalyptus as the season goes on. You got me excited about trying to grow some flowers from seed with an earlier blog. Everything came up but the phlox. Now we will see if they will survive moving outside if it ever warms up here : )