We had an extremely early spring in our part of Germany this year, I was able to start working the gardens in January. I planted garlic on the 18th of January, and set out onions on February 29th. They are both doing very well.
In February my company began implementing policies to combat the COVID-19 virus, first travel restrictions, than beginning in the middle of March, home office for all employees that are able too. I am fortunate that I can do my job just as well at home as in the office. Working at home has its advantages, I save at least 1-1/2 hours a day travel time, and when the weather is nice, I can spend my lunch time outside.
As I write the government continues to ure people to stay at home, restaurants are closed, other than grocery shopping there is little to do. So now when I am not working, I go for a walk or a run, and have been spending a lot of time in the garden.
The 160 square meter E-Garden is ready for planting, in fact the potatoes and peas are already out.
The 18 square meter L-Garden is also very far ahead. I was able to set up broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower plants at the end of March. The endive survived the mild winter, we are still eating it.
I am also taking advantage of working at home and have started my own tomato, cucumber, squash and numerous other plants in my yard garden and in almost every window in the house. Normally I am not home in the morning to open the growing beds outside and the shades in the house, now I can do it on my coffee break. This should save quite a bit of money in the long run.
My home office will probably continue for at least the next few months. And the dangers related to the COVID-19 virus remain, so I guess this year vacation will be in the garden. It should be a very bountiful year, if the weather cooperates.