Sewing the Seeds

As many of us are preparing for the final week of Lent and looking towards Holy week, we are also in the midst of challenging times. For some, being at home has created opportunity for family, friends, and even doing things we may never thought we would do.  

I began this week by planting my very first patio garden.  I have always thought about growing my own food but never really got around to it until now.   This is my first shot at any type of gardening and with the help of  some friends and Youtube, I was able to learn quickly. 

I found the process quite relaxing and subdued, actually.   These main containers will hopefully sprout spinach, leaf lettuce, a lettuce blend, and micro greens.  Experts say 50-70 days until harvest but sprouts should be visible within a few weeks if planted in early spring.

And finally, I wanted to plant bell peppers. Experts recommend starting indoors but here in Dallas, we should be in the low 80s here in the next few days.

I used a soil/fertilizer blend that someone had recommended and should only need to be re-fertilized every few weeks {maybe some of you experts can confirm that for me}

What hobbies are you enjoying/starting this week?