Sweet Pea Trellis

These are such a favorite of mine!

 I got a really late start on my sweet pea garden this year 

and thought I would try a new approach to trellising the peas

 Sweet Peas are so easy to grow and they are one of the most wonderful wildflower 

you can use in arrangements

 They happen to smell heavenly too

 I'm using a store bought trellis system with these nice  metal supports on both the top and the bottom of the trellis 

 Running string up and over each rod will give the pea tendril's 

something to grab onto

 You can find pea seeds in a variety of colors in the nursery 

for around 4 dollars

I typically buy the "mixed"  packets 

because you get a bit of every color 

I like to soak the peas over night before planting...

it sort of gives them a jump start

 The peas need consistent moisture in the first few weeks of planting

If they dry out...they're gone 

 I had so many peas last year at this time 

but the up side it that I will have peas 

in the early summer this year

Peas Please....

have a wonderful weekend

kelley