JoyoftheGarden

That Arctic blast took out most everything, including our power. But the new year is bright; time to get growing. 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden https://rumble.com/c/c-1621885

We worked on this from August to October. There's still some fine tuning that we'll get to in the spring, but now the chickens are safe and happy. 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden *Original music: Mark Sodium

The weather isn't getting any easier so we take advantage of the good days. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoy Rutabaga, so flavorful and healthy too. I look forward to growing giants of these... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden *Original music by Mark Sodium

So much to do to prep for the new season. I'll be Cleaning beds, Making beds and Cooking compost, for starters... #springcleaning #birdiesraisedbeds 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

She's a beautiful beast, but how long before we lose a chicken? 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

On a small scale, these polypropylene bags are a good alternative to conventional plastic pots. It all depends on your patience and time management... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Rare warm day at the end of Feb., means getting some chores done outside and sowing some seeds... #sowingcelery #sowingoregano #sowingartichoke #uppottingonions 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

2nd week of March means Peppers , Sweet potato, Ground cherry and much much more... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Peas will be grown indoors in a makeshift gutter. Idea courtesy of "Jessie at Plot 37" https://youtu.be/hTmJq8asBxU #sowingpeas 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Another pest plus Hardening some plants. #onions #leeks #wireworm #artichoke 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

About 8 weeks till avg. last frost date means sowing tomatoes, tomatillo and marigold. 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

The winter sown jugs were unaffected by the polar vortex. And it's now or never with the compost pickup. The ground has frozen solid again but more wet weather is ahead... #wintersowing #alpacamanure 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Ugh, another inside day. At least I got one thing done, up-potting the celery 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

This was last weeks growth. The weather might finally be cooperating and I can start putting them outside during the day. 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Finishing unloading the Manure, planting Peas and transplanting Rhubarb. Very productive week... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

The chickens get an upgrade and better views... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Finally the potatoes are here, now to chit them... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Last week was spent up-potting the marigold and tomatoes. Still need to finish the job... #uppottingtomatoes #uppotting 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

A few exciting plants have popped up! and all the things... #gardentour2022 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Glad to check that off the list! Can't wait for the fresh delicious strawberries all summer long. 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

If I could only grow 10 Vegetables ~ Collab w/ Liz Zorab - Byther Farm Joining Liz Zorab's open collaboration invitation https://youtube.com/c/LizZorab 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Last week I got radish and potatoes planted. Also finished all the sowing for the plant sale. #plantingpotatoes #ruthstoutmethod 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

Very productive weekend planting all the things... #springgardening 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

From 2 weeks ago, finishing up the potting-up and some confusion... 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden

After a long overwinter, 2 successfully over-wintered figs (one is Violette De Bordeaux) are settled into their forever home. #figs 🌿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyofthegarden