Sprouts!

The digital camera was too far away, so this cell phone picture will have to do for now. We've had crazy weather here- a late frost two weeks ago that damaged some of the plants I put out too early, and yesterday we hit a new record for May 26th of 98F. I was so glad to see that the heat hasn't affected the seeds I planted this past weekend. These are my "Baby Pam" pumpkins, just sprouted this morning. I've also got turnips coming up, and basil and bell peppers successfully transplanted outside. No sign of life from the lettuce or spinach yet....but maybe they are just slow learners! I'll transplant the Roma and Cherry tomato seedlings to the outside beds this weekend. Pictures to follow, hopefully!

It's been quiet...too quiet!

My apologies for the quiet from this corner for the last week or two! We've been preoccupied with planning for baby (I know, I know, we've got time still!) and trying to get the gardens going. I spent last weekend, which was beautiful and sunny, weeding the garden beds where the peppers and tomatoes will go. This past weekend was VERY windy and cold, and we've got frost warnings for tonight so everything is on hold until I know I can put the rest of the plants outside. Not unheard of weather for Connecticut in May, but not common either. I thought for sure that after a couple of 90 degree days at the end of April, the warm weather would be here to stay. Boy, was I wrong!
If you can see the tool in my hand, let me tell you- that was the best $2.99 I ever spent on a garden item ever! One side is a hoe and the other is a small rake. Great for weeding! Besides, it makes me look slightly dangerous when I'm out in the yard by myself, which is always helpful since I'm small, blonde, and mostly harmless. :)