Planting Peas

I planted pea pods today. It feels too early, but the soil temperature is 50 degrees F, measured with my new soil thermometer! I can't believe I've gardened this long without one. It's not a necessity, really, but it helps with my confidence. I also planted some kohlrabi and radishes, too. Could it snow? Could it freeze? Seeds are cheaper than plants, so I'll take the chance. I soaked the pea pod seeds overnight to help with germination. The burlap is to protect the seeds from digging. Someone is digging, bigger than a squirrel, and I'm not sure how it's getting in the fenced area. I'll observe, but it's happening at night, so I may never know.

April Weather

This was our walk today in a nearby park. Beautiful! I was ready to plant seeds when we had some warmth, but this is Minnesota, and we've got snow and temps around freezing. I started some seeds indoors, cool weather crops like lettuce. This will melt quickly.