Slow progress

Got out and sprayed a lot do weed killer this morning. They're growing unbelievably dense in some spots. I may just have to kill everything in those spots and replant. Just glad I had a few hours this morning with no rain so I could spray and it had a chance to soak in to the applied plants before it rained this afternoon. 

Also sprayed all around the outside of the house for insects, still trying to get rid of ticks. Seen a few other bugs inside the house but nothing in big numbers and all were dying already. Doesn't hurt to extend the barrier further and make sure it lasts longer.

Daughter was happy with picking lettuce and eating it today. 

Remain ain't tomato plants are looking much better. The new seedlings are starting to sprout and the seedlings still in containers are looking a little better than they were. 

Still fairly amazed at just how well the grape vines are looking. Though think I will do a bit more reading on how to grow grapes and see if there are any extra steps I can take to improve the crop. 

Happy to see that hundreds of carrots appear to be sprouting. Should be a good year for them. Also a good year for potatoes, comparatively. Better than any previous year I've planted potatoes. Cilantro is coming along slowly. 

The spring garden hasn't done very much this year. Trying to be sure I have other things started so the summer does much better. 

The cucumber vines are looking pretty good in buckets. Lots of pepper plants to transplant out soon. Only a few watermelon vines, thanks to the dog I gave away this last week. Have to start more of those plus cantaloupe this week. 

Pride of Madeira is sprouting. That's excellent, since some sources say it can take up to 6 weeks to sprout. Been less than 2 weeks since I planted the seeds.