It's finally starting to look like spring! The daffodils and tulips are blooming. The Star Magnolia, focus of My Magnolia Saga, is showing signs of life and trying to bloom... ...although around town they are in full bloom. And the hostas, daylillies, astilbe and peonies are all bursting out from the ground. In the house, … Continue reading Many Hands in the Garden
Tag: growing 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 Seeds Indoors
I've almost always bought my plants from a local garden shop, but a couple of years ago decided to start my own seedlings when I couldn't find quite just the right vegetables I wanted to grow. Went pretty well the first year, forgot to get them started last year, so back again this year. First … Continue reading Starting Seeds Indoors