Summertime.

Mark Seeley: "Corn planting in Minnesota is over half finished and soybean planting is over a third finished this week. Topsoil moisture conditions remain adequate to surplus in over 80 percent of the state. As crops germinate and emerge, farmers will hope for more rainfall. Late next week looks to bring more rainfall to the state, while temperatures are expected to average 10°F to 20°F above normal through mid-month."
https://blog-weathertalk.extension.umn.edu/2025/05/very-warm-start-to-may.html

How do you manage #water and water run-off in your #garden?

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The second raised bed is done! I’ve already planted some peas, beans, and spinach. Saïra, however, was not impressed—apparently, none of those are on her preferred menu. Guess I’ll have to make it up to her with some treats!

#RaisedBedGardening
#GardenProjects
#GrowingMyOwn
#SpringPlanting
#BelgianMalinois

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I needed to take a break from the doom and gloom, so I eyed spots in the yard for more wildflowers, a mini food forest, and a spot for three sisters (and sunflowers). I had good luck growing some beans in hanging planters (where the vines can climb), so I'll be doing that again, as well as growing greens, onions, sun gold tomatoes and red potatoes in containers. Attempting beets again, but the local critters like them a little too much.
#Gardening #GardeningForPollnators #SpringPlanting #GardenPlanning #LessLawnsMoreGardens #FoodForest

#NorthCarolina: #DareCounty’s free #SeedLibraries are ready for #SpringPlanting
March 6, 2025

"According to the Dare County Extension Master Gardeners, it’s time to start propagating seeds, and if you’re in search of some special seeds to get you started this season, the Dare County Library has you covered with its free Seed Libraries program.

"Thanks to generous donations made by Burpee Seeds, Sow True Seed, Seed Savers Exchange and Lowe’s Home Improvement, the Dare County Library’s Seed Libraries are fully stocked and ready for 2025 spring planting.

"The Seed Libraries are free to the public, and are available at all three Dare County Library locations, including #HatterasVillage.

"Launched in 2022 as a means to share seeds in communities with #FoodSecurity issues, the Dare County Library’s Seed Library program provides a variety of vegetable, herb, flower and plant seeds that can be 'checked out' from all three Dare County Library branches with the intention of growing them locally.

"Growing instruction cards are available to assist with every type of seed, and a live inventory can be found in the online Seed Library guide.

"After the plant has matured, growers are encouraged to harvest and donate some of their seeds back, thus making the Seed Library truly local and sustainable.

"The long-term goal of the Seed Library is to give locals access to plant varieties that grow and thrive on the #OuterBanks while also providing the knowledge needed to maintain kitchen gardens and reduce household overhead.

"A mix of commercially and locally harvested seeds are available year-round, with types and quantities varying based on supply. A variety of new seeds will also be introduced this year, including celery seed, cowpeas and mustard seeds, among others.

"In addition, the Seed Libraries currently have new varieties of several old favorites, such as three new types of basil, as well as carrots and an array of different lettuces to make the perfect salad—plus so much more.

"For additional information about the Seed Library program, please stop by your local branch or visit https://earlibrary.libguides.com/DareCountyLibrarySeedLibrary

Source:
https://islandfreepress.org/hatteras-island-features/dare-countys-free-seed-libraries-are-ready-for-spring-planting/
#SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening #FoodSecurity

Tucked in a quiet nook of Nagoya, a gardener’s collection lies in wait: empty pots ready to cradle new life and tools poised for the labor of spring.

名古屋の静かな隅で、園芸家のコレクションが新しい命のために準備を整えています：空のポットは新しい生命を抱く準備ができ、道具は春の労働のために待機しています。

Last night I planted asparagus. My #Penelope dog decided she would nest on top of it and keep it warm. #Dogs #DogsofMastodon #Dachshund #DachshundsofMastodon #PetPhotography #SpringPlanting

#SpringPlanting
#PorchGarden
#CatsOfMastodon #DogsOfMastodon #Today #FriYay It's monumentally windy here in NW #Kansas but I'm determined to get ready for some #SeedPlanting for my container garden on my covered porch/ #Catio. I've got some friends to help me... #SheltieLife #StevieTheCat #Dogs #Cats