More wildflowers

My wife, Becky and I headed towards Lake Isabella for a picnic. Along the way we took some Photos of the wildflowers. They are peaking in the high country as they are here in Stallion Springs now..

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes, and Other good Stuff

Well I've finished planting Beefsteaks, Yellow Pear, Stupice, and Roma Tomatoes. Added more peas, and dug my trenches for my Potatoes, Yukon Golds, Pontiac Reds and Russets. This weekend we'll also plant Scarlet Nantes Carrots, Romaine Lettuce, Oak Leaf Lettuce, maybe some Escarole.

When Planting potatoes I dig large deep trenches (about 4"-6" deep), plant the seed potatoes, cover with about 2"inches of soil. Once they grow to about 6' inches in height I cover with about 2 more inches of soil. I continue to mound soil around them until the rows are approximately 4" high. This allows for a higher yield. When the leaves start to brown I discontinue watering so that the skin will dry and get thicker. Weeks later it's harvest time. You know I should pick up some fingerlings they are always fun to cook.

Well I've planted some Boccoli Rabe/Broccolini, the sprouts are up. Just started some tomatoes (indooors) San Marzano. The weather has turned cold again, light snow last night, temp got down to 26.
The challenge here is the weather. Last frost date is June 15th, gosh I hate to wait!
Will start planting in earnest (indoors)this weekend. More broccoli, will plant cabbage in the garden. Need to start my potatoes soon, probably in a couple of weeks. I have Yukon Gold and Pontiac Reds.
Tilling and soil prep is nearly done.