Like so many others, I began gardening last spring during the pandemic. (See my previous posts for garden building tips and my 2020 garden plan.) Although, I got my garden started late I still had a decent harvest. Not that the yield mattered because—I GOT THE GARDENING BUG! I started out just wanting to get out of the house and try something different but somewhere along the way it became my religion. With the sun on my skin, and the dirt in my hands I found a calmness and peace that I so badly needed during this insane pandemic.
I also learned a few things about gardening! For example, all plants are not alike and do not go into the ground at the same time. Also, there is this pesky moth in my area that will ruin your cabbage, brussels sprouts and cauliflower. This spring the gardening journey continues! Here’s what I will be planting in March, April, and May:
| March Plants (Or Whenever the Ground Thaws Plants) | April Plants | May Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Beets | Lettuces | Beans |
| Carrots | Peas | cucumbers |
| Kale | Corn | |
| Radish | Pumpkins | |
| Spinach | Summer Squashes | |
| Winter Squashes | ||
| Watermelon | ||
| Peppers | ||
| Tomatoes | ||
| Broccoli | ||
| brussels sprouts | ||
| Eggplant |
I plan to put my plants in six raised beds. I’ve placed companion plants next to each other in the same bed. Yes you heard me, I just threw out a gardening term–“companion plants”. (Look at me using the gardening terms!) According to my extensive gardening research, plants grow better when they are near certain other plants, termed “companion plants”. Companion planting is a strategy used by gardeners (like me-HA) to maximize plant growth. For example, I placed the beets next to the kale and the carrots and peas with the peppers. I am SUPER excited to share with you (trumpets playing) my 2021 garden plan below!! TA DA!
Now the fun begins! This year I will beat the moths, create a new pea trellis and conquer composting. What will you do? Happy gardening!!