Blue Bellflower, Coleus, Viola and Calabaza Seedlings

Blue Bellflower, Coleus, Viola and Calabaza Squash Seedlings

This morning I planted:

Blue Bellflower - Summer blooming in second year, 2-3' tall, perennial.

Coleus - Shady annuals, some will be planted in pot indoors.

Viola - Heirloom Johnny-Jump-Up variety.

Calabaza Squash.

Tomato, Squash and Thyme Seedlings

Tomato, Squash and Thyme Seedlings

Today I planted tomato, squash and thyme seedlings.

Heirloom tomatoes:
Yellow Currant - 70 days to yield
Red Currant - 65-70 days to yield

Hybrid tomatoes:
Fourth of July - 49 days to yield
Sun Gold - 65 days to yield

Burpee's Bounty Summer Squash - 55 days to yield
Calabaza Squash - 80 days to yield

Common Thyme - seedlings should emerge 14-21 days.

California Poppy Seedlings

California Poppy Seedlings

This morning I planted a tray of California Poppy seedlings that will go in the back yard. These are the state flower of California. They should sprout in 8-12 days.

Preparing the Vegetable Garden Site

Preparing the Vegetable Garden Site

I've begun to prepare the site for our vegetable garden. I'm taking out an area of grass that gets a lot of sun. The total area will be twice as big as what is already cleared. After I finish clearing, I will need to dig down the area 6''-12' and compost heavily.

Xeroscape Garden in Early Spring

Xeroscape Garden in Early Spring

Xeroscape Garden in Early Spring

I cleared off the xeroscape garden and many of the xeroscape plants are starting to come up. I also planted red Appledorn tulips that I found in my mom's garage. They were beginning to sprout, so I put them here. I plan to add daffodils and crocus in the fall.

Front Gardens Cleared

Front Garden

Front Garden

Front Garden

I cleared the front gardens from their winter mulch. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are getting ready to bloom. Many snapdragons in theses gardens survived the winter under a winter mulch of leaves.

Daffodils Starting to Bloom

Daffodils

Daffodils

Daffodils are about to bloom! Early blooming daffodils announce the arrival of Spring.  I planted these probably four years ago.