Checking on the Seedlings

Why didn't I buy grow lights before?? My seedlings have always been "fine", but after seeing my mom's lush healthy seedlings under her grow lights, and with a little nudge from my husband I decided to take the plunge. I am so glad I did! I bought two 2 ft Hydrofarm T5 Grow Light Systems. … Continue reading Checking on the Seedlings

What Am I Growing-2017

It's always fun to spend time in January and February going through all the seed and garden catalogs to see what I am going to grow this year. It's also during that time, I wish I had bigger gardens and more sun to really plant huge vegetable and flower gardens. But I have what I … Continue reading What Am I Growing-2017

Time to Sow Seeds Indoors

After my last post where I realized that spring was indeed coming, I figured I'd better open my boxes from Botanical Interests and Burpee that were still sitting by the front door and see what I had bought.  I know I'm still ok with timing since I usually don't start anything until after spring break.  Oops, forgot … Continue reading Time to Sow Seeds Indoors

Starting My Seeds Indoors

This weekend I finally had time to get my seeds and seed starting materials out to get them started indoors.  I usually try and plant vegetables like cucumbers and summer squash that I have trouble finding in stores,  but I buy my tomatoes and pepper plants from a local nursery who has a great selection. … Continue reading Starting My Seeds Indoors