Planting the Seeds of Success?

I spent all afternoon yesterday outside in the garden. My kids played and rode their bikes and my husband helped me weed dandelions and dig holes. I transplanted some Daffodils (I know wrong time of year, but it had to get done or they were going to die anyway) and planted some purple Wandering Jew that I got from my sister last fall and rooted in water in the windowsill thorough the winter.

I also planted my carrot seeds and decided I really dislike the peat pots. I prefer plastic, but went with peat and there's no turning back now. It rained last night, and snowed/sleeted this morning but was only 36 degrees so I think my plants will be ok. Only thing I am really worried about is the Wandering Jew because the herbs should be fine.


I will attack the fire ants this week weather permitting, so my hubby can finish getting the garden spot ready. I need to map out my planting areas, and get some strawberry plants set out asap. I also got more seeds in the mail yesterday. I received Okra, same variety as last year which really produced for us (Annie Oakley), Yellow Summer Squash, Zuccini, and Sweet Corn. I did not plant zuccini or corn last year so we'll see how it comes out this year.

First Seeds Have Arrived and Herbs are Planted

The first of the seeds that I ordered have arrived! Carrots, I got a rainbow blend for the kids to have fun with and a tender sweet variety also. The kids planted cantaloupe and eggplant in their little pots yesterday which are in my kitchen windowsill. I should get my other seeds and plants this week according to UPS tracking.
(Carrot photos courtesy of Gurneys.com)


I planted my window box herbs yesterday (which are actually on my front porch rail, not a window). I will post a pic later if it stops raining, and I can get a pic of them. I planted cilantro, basil, rosemary, mint, and oregano.
I would like a couple more herbs, but I don't have room in my window box, so I'll have to decide how I want to plant them. Probably in a clay pot on my porch, maybe a hanging basket.