Omaha is a great place to live and raise a family, but living in the midwest can mean gardening doesn’t start until late spring or early summer. If you’ve got the itch to start planning your garden, now is a great time to start.
You can start your garden now by doing several things, even if there’s still snow on the ground. Now is a great time to start seeds indoors. The rule of thumb is to start them 6 weeks before the last frost.
Herbs such as cilantro, rosemary, basil, parsley and thyme are perfect for starting indoors. You can also start many vegetables indoors – tomatoes, cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts are easy to start indoor and easy to transfer to your garden outside.
Start Your Garden Now!
Whether you’re new to gardening or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s probably easiest to use a seed starting kit. You can find inexpensive kits at most hardware stores and big box chains like Lowes and Home Depot. The kits are mini greenhouses complete with soil pellets. All you need to do is add water and add your seeds. Place the greenhouse tray in an area that is warm and gets plenty of sunlight and you’re good to go.
Planning your garden has gone high tech. There are countless apps available on your phone and online. The Farmer’s Almanac even has a handy garden planning app you can try for free. Design your own vegetable beds, add plants and move them around with the touch of your finger. It works for raised gardens, square feet gardens and traditional row planting. It’s tailored to your climate and gives you expert advice on planting vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers.
Nothing makes a house feel like a home than beautiful flowers and plants in the garden. Gardening is good for the soul and it’s a great way to get outdoors in the fresh air while getting a little exercise. Best yet, come fall you’ll have an abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking now and canning for later.
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