Green Thumbs: Gardening in Northern Utah

We are so behind on our spring garden.  We got back from California the 1st week of April and had Big Sick in the house for two weeks, followed by a full week of some fun family that cam in from out of town.  Needless to say, I never got our summer seeds planted, and, because we had Big Snow last week, on April 16th, our spring veggies are still not in the ground.  Outside, but not in the boxes.  This week we are set to have fabulous weather, so tomorrow I’ll be in the garden, planting the peas (that should have been in the ground 3-4 weeks ago, but can still be planted here until mid-May), and all our winter seedlings.  I’m hoping to get the tomato and summer seedlings going tomorrow – again, 3-4 weeks later than I would like.  Better late than never, I hope.  Since I’m starting the seedlings so late, I might be dealing with dozens of pounds of green tomatoes again this fall.

We got 6 new baby chicks Friday.  This is our 2nd go-round with chickens, and I’m thrilled.  Nothing compares to the taste and color of fresh eggs, and there is just something so relaxing about watching the birds outside.  We love our hens, and I’m excited for this new batch of “ladies”.