If at First You Don't Suc-seed...

Seed, seed again! Well my little grow kit has had some success and some failure. I seemed to do okay with the Nasturtiums, but my herbs crashed and burned. For those who know me, it really isn't a big surprise considering I'm not all that nurturing! I will try it again when it warms up, and seed them right into a pot outdoors.
So, that being said, I am attempting to grow some veges in the greenhouse at Spruce. This is in preparation for a course that Kath Smyth will be doing on April 30th at the store. I have planted lettuce, beets, corn, radishes and beans. I have planted them in nice big pots and I'm sure they will be under the gentle care of Kathie, Michelle and Bev, so they have a much better chance of survival! I hope they will all be up a little bit in time for the Thursday class with Kath at the end of the month, so that she can have a nice display. Hopefully Rocky stays out of the pots, as I saw he had already used one of them as a litter box yesterday. We love him anyway...
Question of the Day...
How do I ensure the greatest success for seed planting?

• number one - do not ask Joanne to do it for you
• number two - use a light sterilized soil that is not too heavy
• number three - water the sterilized soil well before placing the seeds
• number four - keep in a warm spot, and use good natural light and/or a grow light
• number five - keep soil moist - which is probably my downfall!

Now is the time to really get those seeds going. Check out the book "Gardening Under the Arch" for great advice!

Cheers!