The 2 large beds have been planted! I mixed the cold seeds in sand with damp peat moss. I dribbled that over the prepared beds amended with fancy MiracleGro Garden soil. I raked through that with my fingers and topped it all of with, what else? Top soil. I watered it all pretty heavily, but expect to need to continue watering, as rainfall has been sparse. Good thing the rain barrel is off a major line of eaves troughs. It went from nearly empty to nearly full (60 gallons) after just one morning's rain.
It feels very good to have the bulk of it planted. There was always something in the way of getting it done. As it was, I worked on the soil in 90 degree heat and put in another hour this evening. That is how it has to be. I very seldom have large spans of time to myself, especially now that school's out.
In other areas, I have a happy Baptisia Australis coming along... Lupines from a friend last year are blooming now. Sweet peas are a good 6" high. The kitchen garden boasts cilantro, garlic and onions a-plenty, great all-around growth, including blossoms on pepper and tomato plants. Fresh herbs add so much to a dish. I bought good starter plants of Basil, Oregano and Thyme, so I have been able to use them already. mmm
