Sunday, February 21, 2010

Veggie Garden Start

It's been so beautiful here for the past week; sunny and warm! I found myself browsing the seed selection at my local store, and yes, I even bought some. Tom Thumb lettuce, Regal Hybrid spinach, and Nelson Hybrid carrots, all from Territorial Seed Company which sells seeds and plants that do well here in the Pacific Northwest.

After that, I just had to visit my garden and see how it's been doing all winter. I cleared out some dried up vines from peas, tomatos, and some marigold stems, and did a bit of weeding. If I'd started earlier in the day I might have just planted a few of the seeds just to see how they'd grow! But, it was late and the sun was beginning to set, so I lingered to enjoy the last rays of sun and warmth, and then headed home.

Spring is not far away!!!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Northwest Flower & Garden Show

Taking place through this weekend, in Seattle, and unfortunately I won't be there! Here's the website for the show: http://www.gardenshow.com/seattle/index/ for more information.

Their "Garden Tip of the Week" is to "Build a worm bin for your kitchen!" Such excitement about worms--in the house, no less! I've considered it but somehow, even in winter when a trip to the outdoor composter is something I put off longer than I should, a box of wriggling worms under my sink doesn't have a lot of appeal. However, my cats might find it quite a wonderful new toy--box of live, wriggling stringy things that can provide endless fun. No, think I'll skip it for now.