Deep Freeze, planning for spring

We are in a major deep freeze in Winnipeg, Manitoba this week.  I dont think I will be complaining about lack of snow cover for my raspberries after the blizzard this weekend.  As a gardener, I can see the positive of all this cold weather but going out to a freezing cold kiln, and my budding barn to check on things is not  a quick dash, as I put on boots, jacket, scarf and mitts.  Doing it with wet hair at 6:00 am is likely not recommended either.

So, I am planning for spring by reviewing seed catalogues, thinking about whether or not to pursue a little CSA for my urban farm space and throwing pots for Spring. For sure I want to grow Okra, mostly for these wonderful flowers, not that I am so keen on the slimy okra texture.

Passion fruit plants also offer gorgeous flowers all summer long if planted in a bright sunny spot. Wish I could grow the fruit too, just as I did in my garden in Northeastern Brasil.  I need to get my Valentines products on the ETSY store this week, as February is fast approaching.

May, where did it go??

 I really can't believe it's the end of May!  Where did the month go?  I still feel like I am behind in the garden, a week of rain and being away for almost 5 days didn't help, and how can I sell quack grass???

I have an amazing amount of quack grass where I want to be growing greens for Farmer's Market.  I would like to have more variety through the whole summer season, not just end of season stuff like peppers, tomatoes and squashes, but get in early on things.  I planted dinosaur Kale today, which is supposed to be blue green and quite hearty , so I will be interested to see that.  Lenore brought me beautiful heirloon tomato plants, 14 which went into the ground today, so I have great hopes for them as well.

I still haven't found Okra plants, which I really want to have for my Edible Landscape, the flowers are so beautiful.