Eggs

This week is the first week we got eggs since November.  The easter egger barred rock hen laid 3 eggs.

2014 Gardening Notes-beginning of planning

Plant the food on raised beds to increase heat http://www.weekendgardener.net/vegetable-gardening-tips/starting-garden-050705.htm

Flowers that repel bad bugs: And the kids will love the flowers
Marigolds (repel Asparagus Beetles and Nematodes)
• Sage (repels Cabbage Moths and Carrot Rust Flies)
• Scented Geraniums (repels Japanese Beetles)
• Catmint (repels Aphids and Squash Bugs)
• Borage (repels Tomato Hornworms)

Flowers that attract good bugs
Parsley
• Dill
• Coriander
• Asters
• Cornflower
• Cosmos
• Zinnias
Add sunflowers to the list, the kids will love that.  Maybe try the sunflower hut down there.
http://homesteadrevival.blogspot.com/2011/03/adding-flowers-to-vegetable-garden.html

Things that need a support, like my poor peas from last year use some fencing as support.
http://www.raisedurbangardens.com/2012/12/sugar-snap-peas-3/

Ideas for foods to plant with companions
Beet (Brian likes it with the goat cheese)-garlic, lettuce, cabbage
Broccoli and Cauliflower-Beets, Garlic, Onions-Not tomatoes or peppers
Lettuce-Strawberries, cucumbers, carrots-Not parsley
Carrots-Lettuce, peas
Corn-Pumpkins, cucumber, squash-not lettuce, tomatoes, celery
Garlic and onions-carrots, cabbage, lettuce-not peas
Peas-lavender, carrots, cucumber, corn,-not onions or garlic
Peppers-Tomatoes, basil, carrot, onion
Spinach-strawberries-
Tomato-basil, oregano, parsley, chives, onions, carrots,
Rosemary-carrots

Plant Mustard Idagold’ mustard as ground cover. 
http://chiotsrun.com/2012/07/09/the-benefits-of-mustard-in-the-garden/

Crop rotation for future years.
http://www.thehomesteadgarden.com/crop-rotation-guide/