The hoophouse is in full swing with all kinds of things sprouting. It's been warmer here so I've been opening it up every day once the sun hits the plastic. I've been watering it every other day, just to keep the soil moist for any unsprouted seeds. March gardening in the hoophouse is just like gardening in April --- just earlier. Of course, the weather has been very weird and I haven't had to contend with any snow blocking my way out to the garden. It seems as though most of the hoophouse seeds have sprouted except for the Swiss Chard, and peas. I think they need just a little more time.
Nothing in the uncovered garden is coming up, but I think that after a few warm days that we are expecting, things should start popping. So instead of sitting there in anticipation, I've been sowing seeds inside and putting them on the heat mat. I just sowed the tomatoes (heirlooms, Better Boys, cherry and Roma) for my friends and also sowed a tray of flowers, such as zinnias, marigolds and coleus, for the garden and window boxes. Last year it was so nice not to have to buy trays of flowers at $25 a shot!
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