I've attempted starting from seeds before with not much luck. But I'm determined to try it again this year. Armed with a little more knowledge, tools, and determination, I'm hoping that they make it this year.
From online vendors I've purchased in seed form: cilantro, basil, mint, parsley, and several varieties of tomatoes. I think I over bought on the tomatoes, but I'm determined to have some this year. I bought two different varieties of larger tomatoes and two varieties of cherry tomatoes. I adore cherry tomatoes and have heard its quite easy to grow them yourself.
So this past weekend I decided to plant my seeds. The instructions on the packets said to plant them before the last frost (I think we might have had our last one last week, but you never can tell with March in Memphis) and keep indoors in a sunny place. I'm hoping that our laundry room will produce enough light. However, since we are going to have some warm weather for the next few weeks I decided to experiment and a couple (basil, cilantro, and parsley) will have one pot indoors and one pot outdoors. If we do have a chilly night I can always bring them in for the night.
I planted one tomato variety and one packet of marigolds (I got those for free with an online order with Burbee). We'll see how it goes.
I am going to wait another couple of weeks to plant my other tomato seeds. I definately don't have room for those inside, even if it does get cold. I also ordered a few starter plants, but those haven't arrived yet. If we are successful with our seeds this year, we will have a ton of fresh herbs and vegetables all summer long!
Mar 15, 2011
Mar 14, 2011
Thinking about gardening
This will be my third year of growing herbs. Each year I've done something a little different.
2009 I attempted a couple of things by seeds indoors. They didn't make it. I can't remember what happened exactly. It was my first try and didn't do much research or care for them very well. So I ended up buying some already started plants from Home Depot. They did well for a few weeks before my dog decided to destroy everything.
Last year I was much more successful. I purchased several started herbs from a vendor at the Cooper Young farmers market. I still have the parsley, thyme, and rosemary! I also purchased a few more started herbs, a pepper plant, and two tomato plants from Home Depot. I didn't get any tomatoes, but we did enjoy jalepeno peppers and fresh herbs all spring, summer, and into the fall.
I did have a few failures last year though. A co-worker gave me to established sage bushes and they died. I'm not sure why. My mint didn't thrive as well as the year before. And we didn't have any tomatoes that were large enough to eat.
I'm feeling more ambitious this year though. I had Bryan move our antique cotton cart to the side of the house and set it up as my potting station. After the past two years I have a menagerie of pots to choose from and am quite excited to see what happens this year.
2009 I attempted a couple of things by seeds indoors. They didn't make it. I can't remember what happened exactly. It was my first try and didn't do much research or care for them very well. So I ended up buying some already started plants from Home Depot. They did well for a few weeks before my dog decided to destroy everything.
Last year I was much more successful. I purchased several started herbs from a vendor at the Cooper Young farmers market. I still have the parsley, thyme, and rosemary! I also purchased a few more started herbs, a pepper plant, and two tomato plants from Home Depot. I didn't get any tomatoes, but we did enjoy jalepeno peppers and fresh herbs all spring, summer, and into the fall.
I did have a few failures last year though. A co-worker gave me to established sage bushes and they died. I'm not sure why. My mint didn't thrive as well as the year before. And we didn't have any tomatoes that were large enough to eat.
I'm feeling more ambitious this year though. I had Bryan move our antique cotton cart to the side of the house and set it up as my potting station. After the past two years I have a menagerie of pots to choose from and am quite excited to see what happens this year.
Mar 13, 2011
Project 365: Week 9
February 26th: Naptime with Bosco.
February 27th: Hanging with Bosco.
February 28th: In case of tornado or earthquake for that matter.
March 1st: Tigger loves the new rug.
March 2nd
March 3rd: 201 poplar
March 4th: Family snuggle time
March 5th: Cats in the bag
Mar 1, 2011
Project 365: Week 8
February 20th: Milestone.
February 21st: My bedside reading stack.
February 22nd: I love that its still light out when I leave work these days.
February 23rd: Down on Bosco's level.
February 24th: Its just not a good storm with out Dave Brown in the bathroom.
February 25th: Ree!
Feb 28, 2011
Project 365: Week 7
February 13th: Sharing a pizza at Bosco's.
February 14th: I came home to find a fort in the living room.
February 15th: Bosco
February 16th: Hanging out together.
February 17th: Motley, the new towel holder.
February 18th: The new neighborhood pub, The Dublin House.
February 19th: The first time I've dressed up to go out in a while.
Feb 26, 2011
Project 365: Week 6
Sorry I've been a bit of a slacker lately. This week we'll do catch up posts on Project 365 and a New Orleans post.
February 6th: Last meal in New Orleans, also the best. Barbequed shrimp at Mr. B's Bistro. It came with a mandatory bib and humiliation, but totally worth it.
February 7th: Back to work and swamped since Britney left. Workload tripled. Notice the box of Girl Scout cookies I didn't even bother putting in my food drawer.
February 8th: This is Bryan "expressing himself".
February 9th: Snow! I had to leave work early due to a ton of snow. I pulled in the driveway to find Bryan and Bosco playing. I had to join them for a few minutes.
February 10th: Looking down Madison towards Overton Square... a total sheet of ice. Glad we didn't have to get out in that.
February 11th: Cool back lit wall at Bar None, downtown Memphis.
February 12th: Bryan playing the Wii. Bosco was fascinated.
February 6th: Last meal in New Orleans, also the best. Barbequed shrimp at Mr. B's Bistro. It came with a mandatory bib and humiliation, but totally worth it.
February 7th: Back to work and swamped since Britney left. Workload tripled. Notice the box of Girl Scout cookies I didn't even bother putting in my food drawer.
February 8th: This is Bryan "expressing himself".
February 9th: Snow! I had to leave work early due to a ton of snow. I pulled in the driveway to find Bryan and Bosco playing. I had to join them for a few minutes.
February 10th: Looking down Madison towards Overton Square... a total sheet of ice. Glad we didn't have to get out in that.
February 11th: Cool back lit wall at Bar None, downtown Memphis.
February 12th: Bryan playing the Wii. Bosco was fascinated.
Feb 7, 2011
Project 365: Week 5
January 30th: Hydration is very important.
January 31st: Breakfast slider, always delicious.
February 1st, reading magazines with Tigger.
February 2nd: last meal with Britney.
February 3rd: Alvin, the world's best tray player. At Pat O's in New Orleans!
February 4th: Fritzel's house band at Fritzel's on Bourbon.
February 5th: Hot chocolate and a new cookbook. I love vacation.
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