It looks safe weatherwise to start planting warm weather crops like tomato and peppers. For details on planting tomatoes, check out my blog posting for April 23. Wind protection of some sort can be a life saver for your plants. If you have a permanent garden spot, consider planting a row of low growing shrubs on the prevailing wind side. The shrub row can reduce your air flow from wind 50%. When your plants don't spend all day using their energy to keeping themselves upright or replacing water loss, they can concentrate on growing for you! Be sure your plants are watered in advance of transplanting. If they are already stressed out, allow them to recover several hours or a day before installing them. Do not take plants out of the pot until you are ready to plant, one at a time. Tiny roots start to dry out in 20 seconds so handle quickly.

We will have our transplants & perennials at the Mankato market Sat. 8-12 & Tues and Thurs from 3:30-6. At the field as well see directions on hours on right.

Baked goods at the field today. stop by and try our nearly famous Cinnamon Rolls & breads.