Normally by this time of year I’d have seedlings sprouting underneath florescent tube lights, and early crops like peas, broad beans, and radishes already tucked into the cool earth. This year, I’m sorry to say, I haven’t ventured into the garden except to refill the bird feeder or hurriedly clip some thyme. Instead, I’ve been busy thinking about gardening, and preparing to talk about gardening at various upcoming events relating to Sugar Snaps and Strawberries. That’s right: I’m going on a book tour! I’ll be in Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Portland, Eugene, San Francisco, and Los Angeles over the next few months, so come out and say “hi!” [Check out my events schedule for details. Some dates/cities still TBD.]
But in the meantime, have you started your spring garden planning yet? If not, check out these nifty planning tools on the lovely new site created for all things Sugar Snaps and Strawberries: a seed starting planning chart and a planting planning (or succession planning) chart for you to download, free! There’s also a pretty seed packet pattern for you to use later in the season.
Need some guidance on spring garden planning? Check out this post about how went from slacker to serious planner.
Good luck on the book tour! How exciting.
I just noticed that you had a new Web site design. It looks awesome!
I usually read your posts in my RSS reader, but @jasmineaujardin’s tweet of your seed ball post sent me here.
hi andrea, just read your write-up in Sunset magazine, march issue! (you should post that, it’s sooo cool!) i’m going to refer to it in my next post about outdoor pillows! (love your graphic orange/white one!)
I’ll keep checking in for your LA date – you’ve definitely got one fan down here!
Connie at Farm with a View