The seed racks are out in stores. Hooray! I picked out three packets to sow this weekend. Each of these varieties need a lot of grow time to reach a size that will thrive outdoors.
I will soak all of these seeds in water for a few hours before I sow them. The violas/pansy/johnny-jump-ups needs darkness to sprout. I’m going to cut down a outdoor garbage bag to cover the container. I’ll update as the seeds progress. The weekend is coming, take some time to browse through the seed racks and dream of Spring.
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
We’re having our first real snow of the season. I simply cannot think of seeds today!
I’m a reluctant gardener, having just begun coping with an inherited garden two years ago. I sowed three kinds of seeds last year, and only had success with one kind. I know now that I should have started sooner than I did. I’m sure following your blog will help me be more aware of what I should be doing.
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Anne, do you have any plastic milk cartons lying about? https://threepsandq.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/planting-thursday-rerunswinter-sowing/
This is a link to a post called Winter-sowing. I have had good success with this technique. This year, I might try to sow seeds indoors and out, and see what works best.
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I love those packets. Good luck in planting them. I have a few seeds I need to plant to just like these. Do we really have to soak them in water? thanks!
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I think it will help them to be soaked, especially the larger sized black-eyed susan vine. I might even put them I the fridge for a couple of days to mimic outdoor weather.
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Kathy
I will watch for pictures of how the black eyed Susan plants grow because it has my name in it 🙂
Seriously, though I have never heard or seen this plant.
Susie
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Oh Susie, it is such a gorgeous plant. The flowers are a soft, beautiful yellow (my favorite) or a soft cantaloupe-colored orange. The vine is beautiful and twines around supports. It can grow very long and is wonderful on a trellis or in a hanging basket. I hope I have success with it this year. I will update for you as it grows. Have the happiest of days my friend.
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Kathy,
Thanks and have a lovely weekend too !
Is it snowing there yet?
Susie
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No, but it sure looks wintry out there. We have a light coating already on the ground, and I’m listening to the weatherman and he is saying it will start soon.
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It is surprising these days that winter starts in January rather than in December. It is like the winter clock has been turned to later than usual.
Susie
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I am hoping that everyone stays safe through this storm.
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Yes, so true ! Hope you don’t have to run out to get groceries during the storm- do you have a store nearby- walking distance, I mean ?
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It is actually a busy day for us. Right now, my two grand-daughters are asleep on an air mattress in the living room. Later on we will meet at a Hibachi Grill for lunch, and then go to their home, and celebrate the oldest grand-daughters fourth birthday. I hope the snow doesn’t ruin the plans.
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Happy birthday to the sweetie and hope you get to enjoy a lovely birthday celebration, in spite of the predicted snow. Your positive spirit is enough to light up any “cold” occasion.
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Thanks Susie!
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Yes, if I needed to I could walk to a grocery store, but it would be a long walk in snow.
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