Community Garden at Howe Farm

After a week of daytime temperatures in the 70's-80's the community gardeners have been tempted to start planting hardy spring crops (peas, lettuce, spinach, etc.).  However, we've been burned before so have exercised restraint, and a good thing too, as Sunday night temperatures will be in the mid-20's! But the ground doesn't know that, and the warming soil has produced growth from perennials.   Chives - always the firs herb to appear Garlic - can't wait for the scapes! The daffodils are looking lovely It won't be long before the first  of the asparagus can be harvested! Rhubarb                                                                                                   ...