Commentary by Noah Herron

Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start planning the vegetable garden. Vegetables that are safe to start indoors now include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, peppers and spinach. A complete schedule is included for when to start seeds, transplants and direct sow your vegetable seeds in Hamilton County. We are currently located in USDA zone 5a, which has a 50 percent possibility of frost after April 26. Mother’s Day is always a safe time to plant your garden.