Homestead Garden Plans

This winter hasn't felt much like a winter so far.  We have had a few cold days, but over-all, we have had lots of wonderful sunshine and plenty of moderate temps.  Of course, because of the beautiful weather, I am already thinking and planning for the garden this year.  As you may remember, last year we did not have a garden, but instead did some tarping in order to kill off some weed problems.  The Johnson Grass was taking over and we had no other choice!  Since it has been two years since I have been able to plot and plan for a beautiful garden, I am especially excited this year!

I found a wonderful heirloom seed company based out of Oklahoma that is a small, family-run business.  I love to support family business whenever I can, and pray others will do the same.  We dream of turning our little farm into a small business someday, and we will depend on the support of you all to make it work!  Anyway, I am making my lists of what seeds I plan to purchase this year, and I am looking forward to placing my order soon so I can get some seeds started!

Here are some of the things on my list:

Vegetables:

Asparagus

Burgundy Beans

Harvester Green Beans

Beets

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cucumber

Kale

Romaine Lettuce

Honey Rock Canteloupe

Clemson Spineless Okra

Onions

Poblano Peppers

Jalapeno Peppers

Serrano Peppers

Sweet Banana Peppers

Big Max Pumpkins

Spinach

Dark Green Zucchini Squash

Summer Squash

Black Cherry Tomatoes

Red Cherry Tomatoes

Moneymaker Tomatoes

Roma Tomatoes

Flower Seed: 

Henry Wilde Sunflower

Red Sun Sunflower

Crimson Queen Sunflower

Tiger Eye Marigolds

Dwarf Marietta Marigolds

Herbs:

Large Leaf Basil

Cilantro

Lemon Balm

Lavendar

Whew, that is a long list.  But truly, I cannot wait!  It is going to be lots of work whipping the garden into shape this year, but I have big dreams, big plans, and willing helpers (well, they will be willing if they want to eat ;). 

What about you?  Any garden plans for this spring/summer?  Will you grow only enough to eat right away, or, like me, will you try to grow enough to store up for the coming fall and winter?  Are there veggies that I am missing on my seed list?  Speak up!