Purple Hyacinth Bean

I planted purple hyacinth bean seeds about 3 weeks ago in a seedling flat and nothing has come up. I am wondering if anyone else has had problems with germination or growing this plant. I am so excited to have one on display on my deck this summer.

Spring is here. Peas are in the ground and the seedling flats are thriving!

Last Wednesday night, April 15th, I planted a variety of peas in one of the raised beds; including, sugar snap peas, shelling peas, giant snow peas, and flowering sweet peas. I am hoping all will be in full bloom and ready to harvest by mid-June.

It is still very dry and I need to rig up some sort of irrigation system ASAP!

I am also hoping to take advantage of this upcoming warm spell and plant some lettuce tomorrow, more details later.

A Rival of Recession Gardens

An article in the NY Times today caught my attention- The Starter Garden, A Novice in Search of Bounty. The author is a first-timer starting a backyard garden in Minneapolis.

We should let him know about Share Your Greens!