Spring is coming!

February 19, 2014—What a wonderful afternoon we (2 staff and 1 volunteer) spent in the Victory Garden! We pulled weeds, and in the process discovered some volunteer plants from last year’s garden—a few mustard greens and lots of dill and cilantro. The bonus was that we had a great time talking and catching up; that’s what happens when you garden with friends.

On one of the first warm sunny days of the year, we attacked the weeds in the Victory Garden.

We found at least two clumps of plants that we can’t identify—we’ll have to wait until they bloom. If they’re weeds, they’re awfully pretty ones, so they can stay for a while, at least. We also left a few dandelions, as they make good salad greens. There are so many plants eaten in other cultures that Americans don’t or won’t eat!

February 21, 2014—It rained last night and you can almost hear and see the nut grass growing—after all that weeding, too. There was just enough time this afternoon to get out in the glorious sun and dig out a few deep roots; also, it was a calm day, so we sprayed Avenger on the walk where the nut grass is struggling to come back between the bricks. Fingers crossed that it will work—nut grass is the most stubborn stuff in the world—or is that Bermuda grass?

The haul for the day: some rosemary, a bit of dill, some fennel leaves, and lettuce.