Archive for the ‘Planting’ Category

Minor Spring Setback?

Snow!  I have lived in the North long enough that it doesn’t surprise me when it makes a spring appearance.  There is that fresh new snow smell and the little puffs look quite exquisite balanced on my red tulips.  At least that is how I felt yesterday, but it is still snowing a day later.  Read more »

Germination!

Germination!

Most of my seeds are nestled in their warm burrows now and some have dared to sprout!  The beginning of a whole new season.  One week ago, March 20th, I seeded my tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, celery, parsley, basil and a few flowers.   With such a short tomato season, I am desperate to prolong it if Read more »