The snowdrops and crocus are starting to fade away as the daffodils are opening. Tulips and peonies are emerging from the ground. The clematis is flushed with new growth. The sun is out, it has been cold and clear at night, and pretty chilly during the day. Tomorrow daylight saving time begins. The signs of spring are here and wow, 2021… let’s see how this year grows!!

I have started over 15 different varieties of tomatoes for this years sales in search of the best tomato to grow here in North Kitsap. We have a special microclimate, it’s a little wetter, and most of us have the challenge of being surrounded by trees, so finding that 6+ hours of full sun is a little more difficult. I have some heirloom seed as well as hybrids (I do love my Sun Gold the best!). I’m hoping to engage local home gardeners and work together to find the best tomatoes for our region- heavy producers, good flavor, and disease resistant.

I also have some annual and perennial flowers cooking in the propagation station. This year has brought on its own challenges and I am up for it! Every year I learn more and hone in on what I love to grow.

For my container design clients, I planted tete a tete daffodils, mini iris, and crocus in every fall installation for some early spring cheer! At the end of March, I will be contacting container clients to set up spring clean ups. It is still too early to plant out tender annuals. I know I see them at nurseries, and it is very tempting, but it gets pretty cold here at night!

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Enjoy the sunshine!!