Raised beds and cool weather

It is still quite cool here only in the 40's and a bit of rain off and on. Great for getting seeds settled in but maybe not for germination. We shall see.
Set out Rocket from Spain today better known as Arugula here. We had arugula until December last year and it was delicious and mild, it was easy to dress up so many dishes as well as salad by picking the leaves and flowers. If it is warm enough perhaps we will have some fresh leaves in 60 days.
The walla walla onions did well in my garden last year and the sets I planted today will get a better  start than last year. I did not buy an onion from June to November last year and that was pretty great. Who knew an onion would bring such delight. but I loved going out to the garden, all 20 steps, and getting one to use for dinner.
Hopeful is my feeling for seeds, perhaps it will warm up this year!

Phinney Home Gardener

The end of March and there are a few things left over from fall planting; spinach, beets,chard, collards and kale. Kale is tasty after all the frost. I planted a dozen varieties of garlic and they have all sprouted and are about 6" tall. Turned in home made compost and some chicken manure last week. Sprouted peas, snow peas and sweet peas in water in the window sill and set out last week. The peas are just breaking the soil and don't appear to have rotted in the downpours that we had.
Today I set out red onions and Russian black kale. Planted seed for Mache, hope it isn't too late for that tasty lettuce.
I have a small garden and hope to feed at least 2 people until the end of fall from this urban raised bed and pot garden. We shall see how it goes.