You should have seen me the other day! I had seen this really cool little contraption made from PVC - it was a skeleton or framework to hang my fluorescent housing unit with my "grow lights". I thought, "I can do that!". I bought all the stuff and set to work but not being at all mechanically inclined, made a huge mess of it. DH finally had mercy on me and problem-solved what it was exactly I was doing. It came out that all I wanted was something to hang my lights from so that I could put my plants under it. Simple.
He suggested I just hang them from the ceiling over some shelves in our large storage room. Duh...why didn't I think of that?
This morning I got to work clearing off the shelves, I hung up the light and got to planting my seeds. It's mid-February and unless you get the seeds started now, they won't be ready in May for transplanting into the outdoor garden. Every year I anticipate this day! I've had a lot of success transplating my seeds and I love getting the pots ready...
organizing how the seeds will go in the pots and putting them in their little beds...
and then watering and setting them in a desirable place so they can grow...
But my favorite part is when the seedlings start to push through the soil demonstrating all of that potential hope! It's amazing what a little of work, sun, and water are capable of.
11 backward glances:
YAY! a fellow gardener!! (geez, are you sure we werent separated at birth? LOL!) i definitely need to get my seedlings started by the end of the month. many folks around here dont transplant much until after memorial day, but last year i was way behind which made for a lot of late summer harvesting! (and none before that!)
i love watching the little seedlings come up, too. esp with the seed hull is still attached to the top of the sprout. hehe! its soooo cute!! and honestly, i just think its amazing.
Living in So. Cal. I never stop to think about people having to pre-plan their gardens. Your post made me appreciate my garden (and ease). Good luck on your sprouts!
josey: we transplant here right around Mother's Day. By Memorial Day, we're dying of heat and our pool's open for business!
barbara: it would be great to have gardens year-round! whenever I'm in California (and I used to live in Long Beach for a long time - would you believe I'm really a California Girl?) I am envious of the mild seasons and beautiful plants that grow all of the time!
I wish I could say I have a green thumb too Amy but the fact is that plants have a restraining order against me. So different from you or my mother for example who make things grow. I've always thought this is a serious genetic defect because I love green things. I have a beautiful garden which I enjoy terribly when the weather permits but it is not my handiwork. How I'd love to say that it is.
Amy,
I'm not really a commenter. Funny story how I came to your blog. Kelly D Sansom was our photographer for our wedding and I found his blog on Gallery, and then came across Kelly Anne's blog and loved it, so I would check it daily, and then came across your blog. I really like your "Quest for Health." I am right there with you. I just had my baby and am dying to drop some of this weight. It keeps me motivated. I also came across Mrs Furious on your blog and now I am addicted to hers. The Mandarin--I quit about a year ago. But, we still go quite a bit. Truly, the best food ever!! P.S. I seriously think I know where you live. I live practically across the street. I am in the 5th ward. It's so weird to think I know so much about someone that I have never met in person, and that lives so close to me. Thanks for the comment and for keeping me entertained on your blog!
You are so amazing. Seriously- I have always dreamed of having a garden but wouldn't even know where to begin.
Milena: I wouldn't say I have a green thumb - just a big desire. Lots of stuff dies on me of which I have no control. But I love the process which always helps matters!
Abbey: Well, I'm glad you came by. I'm not sure where the 5th ward borders so I wouldn't even know what direction you are from me, lol. You should email me so I can get a better visual!
Katie: Now's your opportunity to learn! You certainly have the space now, and I can help you get a veggie garden set up and I know Kelly will help you with your flower garden. Perhaps next year when Luka is a bit older though. I remember what it was like trying to garden with an infant - I mean what it was like to watch my garden go to seed with an infant. I got it all planted before she was born and then never did a single thing more with it!
In Maine, we are about, oh, 2 months from planting seeds. :)
I have been trying to get our state legislature to have winter last from December 18 through January 2, but they aren't listening.
FriendinME: good luck with that! hopefully your summers last longer than your winters
I love summer in Maine. If it falls on a Saturday, we have a picnic. ;)
lol...I bet I have that PVC shelf! There are plans for it on T's flowers and things. I do adore it, but do lots more by the WinterSowing technique. No lights, no damp off and no inside space needed. Last spring I had more seedlings than I knew what to do with. You should look into it - you'd have a ball! (and get as addicted as the rest of us!)
WinterSown.org
or
WinterSowing forum and FAQ's
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