So Soon?

Am I the only one that did not know about the Midwest gardening rule? This weekend I was politely reprimanded by my neighbor when she found me out in our yard planting away. “Oh, you’re planting already?” she asked. Apparently there is some “rule” about planting before Memorial Day, but after the long Michigan winter who can wait that long? I sure couldn't. Full of spring fever and ignorance, I bought my annuals, a few strawberries, tomatoes and, the necessary counterpart, basil. What can I say, I am a rebel (yes, without a clue)!