The snows we had last week have wreaked havoc on the cover crops I have growing.  I'm going to wait to see what happens as the snow finally melts in the next day or so.  We're supposed to have rains this weekend so I have hope those will clear it out.  I have hope they will rebound.  If they don't, I will then cut them down and eventually turn them over into the soil.

On another note, in late fall I set up the pictured mini greenhouse and seeded in the same cover crop as an experiment.  I wanted to grow the crop but also wanted to test whether or not the crops would grow through winter.  And I have to say, I'm impressed.

As seen in this picture, it grew pretty well.  This is is the result of seeding it in and basically leaving it alone.  Given these results, I now know that I can most likely grow root and leafy fall crops in the greenhouse.  I have a total of 3 of these so I can get a pretty decent rotation.  And, I gotta say, this was a nice result for an Aldi purchase. 

The days are getting nearer to begin the gardening season again.  I'm excited as I hope you are as well.

Snow!!!!

 

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This is our snow from yesterday.  To some of you, this does not look like a big deal.  However, I live in Maryland.  And, around here, this is a crippling storm for the day.  It was nice to see since it was the first snowfall over an inch in 716 days.  Our snow drought is now officially over.  

The plants in the greenhouse weathered the colder temps quite well.  I watered them down before the storm system arrived so that probably helped.  And, I have a soft plastic greenhouse off to the side where I have been testing it for use over the winter.  I planted a cover crop later in the year and just have let it take its course. I peeked inside today and the cover crop is doing just fine.  

That means I can use it to grow root and spring crops if it maintains this pace.  I am quite impressed.  I'd love to hear how your gardening is coming long and what you are doing.  

Just picked this batch of lettuce from my greenhouse.  I have many more but I generally only pick what I need for the next meal.  Can't wait to eat this bit of organic freshness tonight.  Hope your day is going well and you haven't been too impacted by all the weather systems these past few weeks.  Untilnext time, Happy Gardening!