This is my first spring on the farm here in Georgia, and it's been really exciting to see what plants are on the property. I was pleasantly surprised to find redbud, flowering quince, forsythia, and several other species that I have yet to identify. I recognized dogwood, camellia, irises, and daffodils last summer, but watching them bloom this season has been really nice. I've been able to keep fresh flowers in the house almost every week without spending a dime!
I've also been getting ready for the summer growing season. I've harvested the last of my winter radishes (which had all gone to seed anyway....) and put out my spring lettuce. I've turned the soil for my new herb garden and started vegetable seeds in recycled egg crates (a great trick if you haven't tried it). My figs are starting to leaf out, and I'm hoping to make some tasty stuff with those this year. If you have any good fig recipes, please pass them along. I'm looking forward to a beautiful Easter and a very productive summer in the garden. Here are a couple of pictures from the farm. Hope you enjoy!
Some of my icicle radishes from the winter
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The beautiful, red camellias next to the house
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Beautiful, white flowers from the yard. Does anyone know what these are called?
Budding figs
Dogwoods at Sunset
All Photos by Jenn Ballard
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