After this long, harsh winter, we are all eager to get out and see anything green. Now is the perfect time to get acquainted with and grow the numerous early season crops we can cultivate in the Mid-Atlantic’s cool, wet spring months of March and April.
Many delectable edibles prefer the early spring mild weather days and practically melt when our hot, humid summers arrive. Tradition says to plant peas on St. Patrick’s Day and this week is a perfect time to set up a vegetable patch or planting boxes full of cool-season edibles. Watch this video for some easy pea planting tips to get you started.
