It's here, and we wear our survival of another Minnesota winter like a badge of courage.
To welcome the new season, we swept all of the winter remains from our steps, and I found a lovely new doormat covered in poppies. I made our favorite summer pasta (the Barefoot Contessa Sun Dried Tomato Pasta) that I have gone on and on about on this blog. The smell of the fresh basil (quite a deal at Trader Joe's) permeated the whole house. sigh.
I am too superstitious to remove the window screens yet, and the winter boots, while moved, are still within access if necessary. I did defy my usual carefulness, and removed the flannel sheets from the beds. So if we get a snowstorm, you can blame it on me.
I bought packets of seeds, and trays for starting them, all excited to see the tiny shoots of green. Until I brought them home, and looked at the spot in the baement where I thought I would tackle this project. I am having second thoughts. It seems like SO MUCH WORK to save some money. Thoughts, any one?
If I am diligent, and not lazy, I could have this as my reward.
But that seems really far away.
Clearly, I am looking for someone to tell me what to do...
You know me, I have no gardening advice. I would pay someone about a million dollars to do my gardening.
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If I'm remembering correctly, you have lights to put them under, right? If not, forget it. I've done the seed route with a South facing window creating spindly plants and a whole lotta work keeping those little containers watered. However, my friend Kathy Q. does it every year with wonderful results (she has lights). How much energy do you have? I would rather shop at the greenhouse.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, that first photo of the green grass... balm for my soul. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI say roadtrip to Gerten's!
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