Spring Has Sprung

The other day I was reaching into our big corner cupboard, in the kitchen, where we seem to store a lot of those items that don't get enough use or are just simply too large for any other space, and out popped this crazy tentacle.  At first I thought I had come across a dead mouse, or worse a rat. This long tale- like thing looked very much like a rat! Then I looked closer and remembered- Potatoes! Check out these guys.

Back in the winter I had stored some fingerling potatoes hoping that the depths and darkness of this cupboard may produce some 'offspring' and... sure enough! I was so excited, as I often buy my seedling potatoes from a supplier and had never tried from scratch.

So with Spring upon us, we planted them up, in our back lane raised beds, where root veggies and corn grow tall and lush all summer long. Raised beds against a south facing fence, 1' deep and 2' tall, are a great space saver for those with not a lot of 'garden bed' in their own back yard. Plus these veggies are all grown underground or in husks so the yucky lane dust doesn't effect them. So far no veggie thieves either!  This is our tribute to using every inch of our land. Because, well lets face it the garden doesn't have to stop inside the gate!

Ready. Set. Grow. Happy Easter everyone.