Seed Starting

I got a late gardening start this year for starting seeds, so when I placed my order I splurged and bought what I've been wanting for years - a seedling heated mat (left).

Thyme, Basil, Beets - bottom to top

Heated mats are supposed to give a germination advantage by a few weeks (in addition to better germination), so I rationalized this would take me back to a mid-February start date. That is certainly worthy enough for purchase justification!

So far, I'm loving it. I started these puppies (shown on the right) on 3/2/2014. These sprouted in just 3 days! That's pretty impressive!

What have you started so far?

Maybe you can force an issue...

Anxiously awaiting forced crocus blooms.

My husband is always telling me,
"You can't force the issue."

I think I'll prove him wrong. I'm going to hybridize a new flower bulb and name it "The Issue."