After a snowy, yucky day Friday, I was surprised to find the soil was actually workable yesterday. Maybe a little on the wet side, but not saturated or soggy. There is no longer sod covering my future garden plot. It still needs lots of work–tree roots (never put a garden plot next to a tree), asphalt chunks, and rocks still need removal. I also want to add a good layer of compost. But I should be able to plant peas extremly soon.

Community gardens are fun. Yesterday there was a group of us working together, which always makes work more enjoyable. I have to say my husband is a great worker, and he’s the reason we no longer have sod. We just did it by hand because it was only a 10 x 10 area. I think some people are giving up and renting a sod cutter though.

The forsythias are starting to come out. That seems to be the trigger for a slew of spring gardening activities, like putting down pre-emergent. I don’t have to do that, but I do need to start pruning the overgrown roses. Walking by them yesterday, I noticed the buds were swollen, with leaves starting to push out.

I also finally finished up a list of local garden center, available here if you are interested.