Missing leeks

In February when I planted the carrots I also planted leeks.  The carrots appear to be doing well.

The leeks however didn’t do as well.  I’m not sure if the seeds were too old or if the squirrels got to them.  I’m also not sure if I didn’t accidently pull them thinking they were weeds because I have to admit I don’t exactly remember where I planted them.  I know I planted them behind the broccoli but other then that….

Another garden lesson has been learned.  Many gardening websites talk about making a garden plan so I’m going to give that a try.  With double the space in my garden this spring it will be helpful to both remember what is where but also to figure our what will fit where. 

Using the book “Carrots Love Tomatoes,” that I wrote about when I planted the leeks and carrots, as my guide I sketched out the two boxes and drew in what I plan to plant where.  It definitely helped me develop a realistic plan for my second year planting a spring vegetable garden.