Busy Day

 It amazes me that I can walk out the door with no "To Do List" and still get many things accomplished.  All I have to do is sit down in a chair overlooking the garden and things that need to be done present themselves.  The first row of peas are up.  I planted the third row yesterday morning.

I peered under the shade cloth cover at the cole crops and they could not be happier.

The Pear tree blossoms are opening up.

I got the soil level of the containers by the firepit raised back up.  They have Hosta planted in them,

Rather than "waste" potting mix, I removed the Hosta from the pot and dug out about 8" of potting mix from the top, replacing it with screened top soil that we have left over from last year's septic rework.

Then I put the potting mix back on top and replanted the Hosta clump with starter fertilizer.

I have been very relaxed about getting things planted outside.  After last year's bad turn in May I have not been anxious to start putting things out at all.  Part of that is due to enjoying gardening indoors with my grow lights.  Last year I felt rushed thinking "I have to get these poor plants out of here" and this year everything is growing so well I am satisfied leaving them under the grow lights.  I bumped my Dahlias from seed up from 6 pack cells to 3.5" pots. (Top tray)

Sweet Potato Slips, Zinnias and Volunteer Petunias below

I have a few new Dahilas, one of which is the Gallery Art Deco which I have wanted for awhile.  I have it started in a large pot and today it is showing some sprouts.

I have a few new Pink and Purple Dahlias that arrived and are already sprouting.  I put them in a tray of moist soil to continue waking up.  I checked my stored Dahlia tuberss today and they are still sleeping quietly.

The rest of my baby vegetables are looking good.

The Indeterminate Tomato Plants transplanted on the 11th are off and running.

Later on I checked on the fruit trees again.  The Pear is opening up and the sky is about to...

We certainly have been getting out share of April Showers.