Spring gardening days are here, my friends.
Little seeds we sow in spring
growing while the robins sing,
give us carrots, peas and beans,
tomatoes, pumpkins, squash and greens.
And we pick them,
one and all,
through the summer,
through the fall,
Winter comes, then spring, and then
little seeds we sow again.
-Little Seeds by Else Holmelund Minarik
When the calendar says spring my mind says spring, my heart says spring, and the blooms and buds throughout the neighborhood say spring.
On my fresh from home farmers market radar is a kitchen vegetable garden flush with vegetables, herbs, and color rich flowers.
Illustration by Helen Smythe
Better Homes and Gardens has a free kitchen garden plan to download which includes planting instructions and plants list for various designs of kitchen veggie gardens.
Click on this link: An Eye-Catching Kitchen Garden Plan.
Biodegradable Plantable Round Fiber Pots
Tiny Garden Habit makes it easy to be in the garden know for what seeds to start in March.
Regardless the type of garden or gardens you plant, color blooms a beautiful return.
“Springtime is the land awakening.
The March winds are the morning yawn.”
—Lewis Grizzard
Optimum timing for fertilizing established roses is early to mid-spring when and only the chance of a late season frost is ruled out.
Miracle-Gro Powder Rose Plant Food
Newly planted roses require a waiting period of six weeks before fertilizing in order for the plant(s) to become established with new growth. It’s best to only use half the recommended amount of a diluted liquid fertilizer as not to over-fertilize running the risk of burning the roots of the plant(s).
For container roses fertilize every four to six weeks.
Repeat-blooming roses every 2-3 weeks until late summer.
Anticipation is growing (get it?) for the arrival of the spring and summer salad season.
One of the best parts of the vegetable and flower garden process is the garden to table recipes and dishes reaped from the harvest.
10 Best Vegetables for Beginner Gardeners to Grow
Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Pumpkin Tomato Creamer
Pass the black pepper and the buttermilk dressing.
Ceramic Vegetable Pitcher With Carrot Handle
Vintage Ceramic Corn Husks Casserole Dish
Vintage Carraro Kitchen Decor Dish With Lid Corn With Pig On Top
Edible flowers add a burst of seasonal color to any garden and the dishes and drinks they adorn.
Although not edible, I love this sweet painting found on Etsy.
Vintage Pansy Painting Signed, Unframed, 5 x 7
Pansies offer loads of color, plant and prosper rather easily, and make a fantastic visual and flavorful splash when added to salads and spring desserts.
Common edible flowers to consider planting in your spring garden areas and containers:
Marigolds.
Chrysanthemums
Nasturtiums
Pansies
Sunflowers
Tulips
Click on the link for the fabulous recipe for Crunchy Tangy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables from Mia Recipes.
Spring into Easter gets the spring gardening ball rolling.
Personalized Luxury Copper Garden Tools
DecMode 93″ Indoor Outdoor Scrollwork with Sculpted Branches
Home-Complete 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse with Locking Wheels and PVC Cover
Garden Obelisk Trellis with Self-Drainage System for Climbing Plants
6-Pack Solar LED Garden Lights Outdoor Waterproof
Hyper Tough 300 Pound Capacity Heavy Duty Utility Rolling Cart, Blue/Gray
Silver Metal Complete Birdbath
Easy blooms!
Zinnia, Giant Flowered Mixed Colors
Golden Lilac Metal Purple Watering Can
Brown Concrete Outdoor Planter with Drainage Holes
Liora Manne Front Porch Mum Indoor Outdoor Rug
Rectangle Beige Natural Stepping Stone
Duck Canvas Scribble Floral Rose Picker Gloves One Size Green – Threshold™
Harvesting Vegetables Guide from Burpee
Moroccan Shopping Basket – Large Leather Strap
HydroTech 50ft Expandable Burst Proof Hose – Green
Pure Garden Leaf Scoops Hand Rakes – Grabber Tool for Yard Work
It’s all nursery festivals, spring forward garden centers and Mary, Mary how does your garden grow everywhere you look.
Here’s a spring gardening video from Garden Answer blooming with inspiration and advice on planning for a new garden space.
Early March is a prime time to plan and plant your spring gardening ideas. These tips, guides, tools, and sources offer valuable information for getting your garden growing.
