Monday, March 30, 2009

Broccoli Anyone?

The sprouts continue to grow. Three more weeks and they will go outside for "hardening" and eventual planting. The tomatoes and peppers have sprouted as well. They will stay in the basement (under the grow lights) until mid May.

Hard to imagine that it will be warm enough for planting soon. It snowed this weekend. And it isn't warm enough to melt yet.

Today's Journey Joy: Growing starter plants
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