Your Kitchen Can Bear Fruit (Literally!)

Author

Lisa
March 29, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Good morning,

Feeling indecisive? Check out your local gardening center or library for resources and inspiration to plan your perfect garden layout.

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

Bring the citrusy smell and taste indoors and grow your own lemon, lime, and orange trees. It’s easier than you think!

“BYTE”-SIZED GARDEN TALES

The radio blared a cheery spring anthem as David shuffled outside, a frown etched on his face. The remnants of winter clung stubbornly to his garden – mounds of dead leaves and soggy patches of unyielding soil. Discouragement clawed at him. Maybe his dream of a bountiful harvest was just that – a dream.

As he reached down to pick up a stray branch, a flash of movement caught his eye. A tiny robin, chest puffed out in a display of territorial pride, hopped across a nearby rock. Despite the lack of lush greenery, the little bird sang with unrestrained joy. It seemed unfazed by the season's slow progress, its spirit undimmed.

A smile tugged at David's lips. The robin wasn't waiting for a perfect environment to sing its song. It was celebrating the very possibility of spring, the promise of warmer days and bountiful feasts to come.

Inspired, David straightened his back. He wouldn't let the challenges of the moment dampen his own enthusiasm. He'd clear the leaves, amend the soil, and get a head start on seedlings indoors. After all, just like the robin, he could celebrate the potential for growth, even amidst the winter's remnants.

IN A NUTSHELL

Like the robin's joyful song, our passion for gardening shouldn't wait for ideal conditions. Celebrate the potential of the season and embrace the steps that lead to future growth.

DIGGING DEEPER

You don’t need to be an avocado toast aficionado to enjoy the green, delicious fruit. You also don’t need a dedicated space outdoors to grow them. In fact, your living room will do just fine!

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

A surprise late frost can nip your young vegetable starts. Protect them with lightweight frost cloth draped over hoops bent into the soil. Remove it during warm days for proper ventilation.

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter. Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!

Lisa