I know.. we are still hoping for snow.. but its also time to start planning the garden beds as well.
FYI Ohio is now a Zone 6 State according to the USDA website
(i believe columbus was considered zone 5b prior to this)
http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
I have my mini greenhouse in a new location inside this year, hopefully my starters will do better indoors this year. I wont have to resort to buying starters.
on the docket this year..
Peppers, LOTS more peppers.
6-8 Bell Peppers
8 Jalapenos
4 habaneros (new to met this year)
Maybe a few other experimentals..
Herb Garden
3 Different types of Basil
2 Greek and Italian oregeno
1 Rosemary
1 Chocolate Mint
1 Parsely
3 Sage
2 Rosemary
2 Cilantro
Tomatos
Cherry
Early Girl
Beefstake
Romas
Carrots
Radish
Romaine
Cucumbers
Spinach
String Beans
Snap Peas
I have pumpkin seeds down from rotten pumpkins from halloween this year (some are sugar, some are bigger pumpkins) but I am having some stink bug issues, so im sure ill never see those come to fruition..
I also have some strawberry's that i planted last year that should be coming up this spring/summer
I also have rhubarb that SHOULD be good to use this year.. (i think its 2 years and its safe to eat, yah?) All i can envision is strawberry rhubarb pie, and jam.. YUM.
We have also added 3 blueberry bushes to our yard THis was my gift from my husband. He said if i did two full years of successful gardening, i could get these. I cant tell you how excited i am about these. Thank you Indiana Berry Farm!
I missed out on planting my garlic, but will have a full bed of it next fall again. I have loved having it all winter this year and it smells so good.
I could really use some insight on building garden boxes. Ours are so horribly built (we arent exactly builders at my house) I need at least 1-2 more beds built.
Also does anyone else listen to "In the Garden" with Ron Wilson on 610AM on saturday mornings? I love that guy!