The Cole Homestead

Spring Planting

I am almost finished with our spring planting.  We still have to put the peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cabbage out.  The have all been started in the house and now just now need to be placed in the ground.  They have been telling us that it was going to rain for 4 days now, with no results. 

WE have also not mowed our lawn.  With gas and diesel prices continuing to rise who can afford it?  What I need is a goat.  We are hoping to get 2 from my uncle.  WE was going to let me have 2 fainting goats that he was getting but his wife decided that they were just too good not to own herself.  That is probably for the best.  I just know that my children would enjoy that just a little too much.  I have a feeling those poor goats would never be on their feet! 

I also wanted to share what great luck I have had with Simmons plant farm that was suggested on Homesteadblogger.  Those were the best strawberry plants I have ever received.  I have ordered from Gurneys and direct gardening and they have all lived but the have not thrived like those that I have received from Simmons plant farm.  I will definitely place another order next year.  This year I planted their strawberries and dewberries.  Maybe next year I will try their asparagus.  With better plants and great prices who could pass it up!