By mid February, the hot house was loaded and I was forced to turn my attention to cultivation. In the early winter, we spread a large amount of uncomposted manure and rice hull mixture to act as a mulch over the lush stand of rye grass cover crop. It seems to have partially killed off the perennial weeds that pay us a visit each year. By March 1, the plot was turned and the rows built. March 7th was our first out-planting day. It was exciting and daunting at the same time. That day, I learned an important rule: Don't Look Up. Not even for a rain drop.
Although, today, March 27th, we finally had our first rain drop just after installing our irrigation system. I looked up and saw an acre fully planted! Now, bring on the bugs, heat, humidity, weeds, disease, and oh yeah, loads of fresh veggies! Happy Gardening!
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