04/16/2026
Fun Fact: Did you know that in Maine, there’s an unofficial law of nature called "The Patriot’s Day Pea Rule"? Traditional Maine gardeners swear that if you don't get your peas in the ground by Patriot's Day (mid-April), you’re already behind! 🏃♂️💨
It is that time of year again where I start to plan a harvest that could feed all of Waterville. Of course, we all know how this ends: right now I’m a Master Gardener in my head, but by August, everything will be overgrown with weeds. 🌿🏳️
If you want to join me in this cycle of high hopes and summer puttering, here is what you should be doing in Mid-April Indoors: It’s finally time for the heavy hitters—tomatoes, tomatillos, and basil! 🍅 Outdoors: If the ground isn't a mud pit, you can direct sow beets, carrots, peas, radishes, and spinach. Transplant: If you were brave enough to start lettuce or onions in March, you can start moving those hardy souls outside.
I just need to accept that "native weeds" are actually just a stylistic choice for my yard.
Pic with my Mom and Aunts with my MOFGA Shirt on! Aren't we cute?
What does everyone love to grow in the spring? 👇
https://www.mofga.org/resources/gardening/seed-planting-calendar/