Finally thawed out enough to end my hibernation.
Ground was just right today, after yesterday’s rain showers; and before this coming week’s predicted 6” of snow, to till enough of the garden to plant potatoes tomorrow; maybe also some early peas.
The bees didn’t make it through the winter, so I have a new colony coming the end of April. This time, I ordered Russians, since they’re supposed to be hardier. Today, I cleaned out the hive, so I can get it ready for the new inhabitants. At least we’ll get some wax out of the deal.
Also saw my first butterfly of the season, a morning cloak
Hubby planted a bunch of peas in the ground - they rotted - only one sprouted. I gave up on peas a few years back. I could always get them started in pots.
The transplants always took off and grew nicely and then boom dead. For a 3 year period, all I ever got was 3 pods. Even tried growing them in containers. They grew longer, but still not long enough.
I don’t like peas anyway except a handful in a big pot of soup-so I can’t really taste them. I’m thinking I’ll just buy a bag of frozen and dehydrate them, or else a bag of dried peas for soups.