Last weekend it was 75 and sunny. Three days later the nighttime temperatures dropped to around 17. The weather in NC can be very up and down. We are lucky enough here at the coast to have a very long growing season but this wacky weather sure makes it confusing! And tempting! A weekend of 75 degrees makes me want to rush out and put seeds in the ground. From all the classes and readings I've done people say that's the most common mistake.. getting too excited. Getting ready for Spring a bit too early, getting seeds in the ground, and only being met with that late season frost. I'm trying to resist the urge! I started my seeds this weekend inside under lights and am waiting impatiently for those first little green spouts to show themselves. I'll put fava beans, english peas, and crimson clover seeds in the ground this weekend.
The rest of my time has been spent getting through chores to make spring easier. I'm ordering seeds, planning new garden spaces, bringing in compost, and mending fences. The rescheduled Crop Mob date is March 30. Look for more details to come out soon!
Thank you Mike Gerken for this amazing image of Ms. Papa doing her thing!
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