I planted spinach a few days ago. Well, more than a few days ago, since as you can see some things are sprouting. So far the radishes and lettuce are coming up with a vengeance. But it’s the spinach that I really want. I didn’t get much this spring. I think I planted it too late, and it got hot and just didn’t thrive. So I’m trying again in the cool season.

I’m dreaming of spinach salads, flounder Florentine, and maybe even trying my hand at creamed spinach. But in reality, I may only get enough to garnish a sandwich.

I’ve never planted a fall-season vegetable garden before. I’ve never even planted a cover crop. Usually after I pull up my few tomato plants and spent bean bushes, I’m done until spring. But since I started this “better” garden plot, I’ve decided to get a little more serious about the gardening.

So it’s time to see what happens when you plant seeds in the fall. I’m looking forward to the experiment!