what’s in season
(weather dependent)
SPRING (MARCH – MAY)
COMPILED BY JANA VANDERHAAR
ILLUSTRATION BY MACKENZIE SWECKER
March
Arugula, Asian greens, beets, carrots, chard, collard greens, kale, lettuce mixes, mizuna, mustard greens, parsley, radishes, spinach, and turnips
Note: In mid-March, start warm-season crop seedlings indoors.
April
Arugula, Asian greens, beets, carrots, chard, cilantro, collard greens, Daikon radishes, green onions, kale, leeks, lettuce mixes, mizuna, mustard greens, parsley, peas, spinach, and turnips
May
Asparagus, beets, broccoli rabe, cabbage, carrots, chard, chives, collard greens, Daikon radishes, dandelions, fava beans, green onions, kale, leeks, lettuce mixes, parsley, peas, rhubarb, spinach, strawberries (early), and turnips
Note: At the end of May or early June, sow and transplant warm-season crop seedlings outdoors.
Featured Artist
Mackenzie Swecker was born and raised in Northern Nevada. She grew up admiring her mother, who is a local professional artist and illustrator. Growing up in the presence of such a powerful, creative woman helped shape her own aspirations as an artist. Swecker believes that art is her greatest tool in life, and one in which she continuously channels her emotions, visions, perspective, and imagination. Her recent work includes a series of designs for Reno ENVy, local band merchandise, and album design. Her fine art is currently on display at Homage Bakery in Reno. For details visit http://www.Emthemaking.com.
