Delusions of Cottage Style..

My garden is a little hap-hazard...I plant stuff and sometimes it comes up and sometimes it doesn't. I live with a thin layer of soil over a deep, deep bed of clay so everything I plant I have to create a planter/ container effect with some drainage. I thought we would start with planters and container gardens. I've been buying my seed trays at Big Lots mostly because they are the least expensive! If you are a beginner you can write me! I'll see if I can get you an answer! 

First! Start your seeds indoors now!
Two start prep work on your garden...digging and weeding where you want the plants to go. We just had a freeze with prayer I hope it's the last one for this year but be prepared! Some seeds can take a freeze but some can't! be ready to cover exposed plants! Sheets and reeds maybe needed. the reeds will stop the sheets from touching the plant. If you can't cover it consider planting later. This is the middle of March you can wait til end of April and that may be safer. When digging I prefer a spade and a fork. it helps to dig the weeds root and all and discard them. Tillers are easy but it spreads weed roots and they just pop back up. There is one of your assignments for the week/weekend!  The other is getting your containers, potting soil, garden dirt, small gravel and fertilizer!