First Harvest?

This morning I did a little bit of weeding and thinned out some of the radishes. This guy happened to come up. I'll consider him the first harvest of the season. He's small, but he tasted great.

A Garden Update

Things are going well in the garden. Much has sprouted and much more is probably happening below the ground. Josh and Michael took out the patch of grass between the plots and the sidewalk and replaced it with mulch. This will hopefully make it easier to take care of as well as reduce the growth of weeds and grass in the garden.

It should be a nice weekend to be outside

What are you doing?

Here are some radishes coming up to inspire you.

Michael Pollan on Food

The author of Omnivore's Dilemma speaking about food. This is an hour long, but it's good viewing. He's a favorite author of mine.

Urban Farmers’ Crops Go From Vacant Lot to Market

A cool article about urban farming in the NYT.

Seattle Tilth Plant Sale

It ended up being another great weekend for gardening. On Saturday morning I attended the Seattle Tilth plant sale. There was a huge crowd and selection of plants. It was cool to see. I could have easily spent much more time and money there. I ended up with a wide selection of plants. I got tomatoes, fennel, leeks, Brussels sprouts, squash, strawberries, and a hot pepper. I also got a variety of herbs including mint, parsley, thyme, lemon verbena, and basil.



On Sunday, I planted everything. I created a bed for the tomatoes and other vegetables. I made sure to give them lots of space. I also started the herb garden bed. It's also exciting to see a few sprouts pushing through the soil.

A Great Day to Plant

It was great to have such a crowd come on a beautiful day. I'm very encouraged by everyone and it's great to see it actually happening. We prepped the beds and put in some seeds. Among the planting today were beets, carrots, peas, beans, radishes, joi choi, lettuce, flowers, and a few other things.

More info will be coming on what happens next. If you're interested in going to the Tilth Plant sale next Saturday, let me know.