March is a time of transition. Winter crops die, making room for spring seedlings. Volunteers poke through the soil and take a chance. We celebrate new life in the garden as the old fades away. We move from winter into spring.
Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) in bloom.
Volunteer cilantro shoots up in the shade under a table. Perfect for our hot summers.
Starting popcorn seeds in flats out in the sun. All 21 seeds sprouted.
White Sonora wheat rises up for pollination.
Aphids are the major reason why our kale meets its end in March. Time for something new.
Fall-planted garlic jumps in spring weather.
Newly planted strawberry crowns attempt to flower, but we’ll pull all flowers for the next month to force focus on root development rather than fruit.
Bees take advantage of arugula that has bolted to seed in last week’s heat.
Loquats and other trees are sending out new leaves now.
It’s time to dig up blackberry runners before they take over. This one grows between two potted plants.
Sage sprouts among dead sage plants. New life replaces old as spring draws near.
Start seeds, weed soils, add compost over bare soil, plan big and enjoy this transition from winter into spring!
