Seed Planting

It's nearly May and in the Northwest that means it's Seed planting time! If you're like me then a patch of dirt is an exciting thing (hence my pictures here). My progress:
In the front yard between bedding plants:
Arch of Sweet Peas
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Larkspur + Marigold together (both 4 feet tall)
Chives
Portulaca
Godetia
Chamomile

Shirley Poppies

Red-orange Poppies

Lavender Poppies with curly leaves
Trailing Sapphire Lobelia



In the parking strip:
Borage
Ice Plant
Portulaca
Violets
Larkspur
Godetia


Front porch North:
Mammonth greystripe Sunflowers (12 feet tall!)
Red Sun sunflowers
Del Sol Sunflowers
Cosmos (from Hazel)
Shirley Poppies


Front porch South:
Mammonth greystripe Sunflowers (12 feet tall!)
Red Sun sunflowers
Del Sol Sunflowers
Delphinium
Cosmos (from Hazel)
Godetia


In gravel along North sidewalk:
Shirley Poppies

In gravel along South sidewalk:
Lavender Poppies with curly leaves
Shirley Poppies

Started indoors to plant out in a month:
San Marzano Tomato
Bright Blue Salvia
Light Blue Columbine
White Columbine
Dark Blue Columbine
Crystal Palace Lobelia
Double Pink Poppies
Violet Lupines (from Helga)
Red Sweet Peas (from Carol)
Red Hollyhocks
White Hollyhocks
Pink Hollyhocks
Dark Red Hollyhocks

Started indoors for Mom's future Potted Herb garden:
Cilantro
Chives
Basil
Tomato
Parsley
Dill
Rainbow Chard
Borage (outdoors, will divide)
Oregano (outdoors, will divide)
Spearmint (outdoors, will divide)
Thyme (outdoors, will divide)
Still need for her: Edible flowers, Marjoram.

10 Layer Bean Dip

A can of organic refried black beans inspired me yesterday. The results were fantastic! My take on the recipe is below.

Scallions
Cheddar + Pepper jack cheese
Sour cream + taco seasoning
Chopped Olive
Tomato + Red Pepper + Salsa
Avacado + Lemon Juice + Sour cream
Red Onion
Jalepenos
Cheddar + Pepper jack cheese
Beans + Chicken stock + Taco seasoning (heated together)

Nearing April's End

A volunteer Rose, always a welcome sight. May have come in with the Iberis from Betty's yard.

Kohlrabi progress.

Dicentra.

A sunny morning today had me in the garden early looking for where to start the annual seed planting. Lots of space!


This Cottoneaster has lovely berries in winter, and pink blossoms in Spring.

Kitchen compost. The worms will be in heaven.