We have been busy as bees here at MIX Garden preparing for this Spring season that is now ramping up! We got an early heat wave and did our best to get our first round of tomatoes and cucurbits out on the table as soon as possible. Now in classic Spring fashion, the weather has been cool and wet this week, with a couple nights of frost expected. Those tender starts need the protection of the greenhouse, so while we did put out several varieties of peppers and even some basil, we are waiting until next week to bring the next big wave over from our farm in Dry Creek Valley. We try to work around it sometimes, yet as gardeners we are at the mercy of nature to an extent. This does line up with our usual last frost dates in mid-April even though it has been getting warmer earlier and earlier, making us all eager to get planting! Soon enough the temperatures will be consistently warm for these Spring favorites to be happy and producing more than we know what to do with! We start everything from seed in a custom-made seeding mixture, and our nursery manager along with staff take great care to raise up healthy young plants for our valued customers. We appreciate your patience and support as we work towards getting all the varieties of vegetable starts on our tables as soon as their roots are established enough to transplant in your gardens.

We do have a lot of starts already on the table to choose from, you might even find your new favorite variety of tomato or melon! Besides the Spring favorites, don’t forget about beautiful herbs and greens, as well as a wide variety of flowering ornamental plants. A diverse garden helps create an ecosystem that is good for the plants, soil, and pollinators! As always, feel free to call the store or come on in with any questions, and to meet the new team members! (Or say hi to the old ones). Also sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on Instagram as we’re trying to keep those updated!