Crocus peeking out in March

Last Fall, I tried to take some gardening indoors – I put up my Topsy Turvy plant with pepper and tomato plants in my dining area, brought in some of my mint and planted some herbs.

The Topsy Turvy looks like it is barely making it to this year.   I didn’t see an abundance of vegetable like I hoped – actually, none at all…It seems like it may have needed some fresh air and perhaps more fertilizer?

It’s exciting to have Winter almost behind us.  I looked forward to March so I could think that April was the following month, when there is certainly much greenery.  However, in Colorado, it means we can also get most of our snow now.  We have no such thing as Spring showers; we have Spring snow storms.  This helps prevent drought in our desert area.

I have some gardening plans this year, as always.  I’ve already started expanding my bedding areas to accommodate more plants.  I want to take more seriously the amendment and preparation of my soil, which can get attention now.  I have been composting, but may need to look at getting an activator to speed things along.  I’ve read I may need some gypsum for my clay-based soil.

The bulbs have thankfully started peaking out – purple and white crocuses that keep enduring sprinklings of snow and carry on…

I am determined to have a better harvest this year!