They are growing!
May 12: Day 10
The first little sprout started looking it’s head through the soil.
I was starting to get a little worried. No signs of life. Would they actually grow from those sprouts I planted or were they too far gone? Had they expended too much energy already just trying to get out of the box and then been shocked by being smothered in the ground?
Well, at least one is growing, so I’m happy.
May 17: Day 15
More growth!
The main bed showing the red potato spouts showing through the soil.
A purple potato sprout. I love that even the leaves start out purple, my favorite color.
I had a couple of the red seed potatoes that didn’t fit into the main bed, so I planted them in some old pots I had. They are growing, too!
I am loving this “experiment”. Not only am I trying something that is essentially new to me, but as I walk through my terraced beds every day to work on the house, I am filled with joy that I have a garden this year.
Yes, it’s tiny and not even fully planted yet, but it’s there. And seeing all the new growth fills a spot in my soul that reminds me how much I love gardening and producing our own food.
Soon I’ll have to share my tomato experiment of this year. 😯
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