Planted some seeds in the garden about 4 days ago--lettuce blend, arugula, peas, and even a few sacrificial morning glory seeds. Morning glories need warmth, soil above 50 and no cool nights, but the weather's been so nice, I figured, what's the risk? I can plant more if we have a cold snap and these succomb. Arugula is so satisfying. These little seedlings pop up so quickly they're perfect to help me get through my impatience with the others. My family loves the bitter flavor of arugula, even one of my kids. It makes a great salad, topped with some good olive oil and some sliced portabella mushrooms. Arugula's a cool weather crop. I could have actually started it at two weeks earlier. The leaves are best when they're young. It sets seeds and becomes too bitter quickly, so if you want to keep the leaves coming, you can plant another set of seeds 2-3 weeks later.
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