It has begun

There is still snow on the ground, and it is only 12F outside.

Nonetheless, we have begun the planting season.  In some cases, this is only the first batch of a staggered planting schedule.  For other items, we start them indoors weeks early to get as long a growing season as possible.  Tomatoes, leeks, peppers, some squashes, and various melons are all in their seed trays getting a head start.

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