In the Atlanta area our last frost date is around April 15 so we have to count back to figure out when to sow seeds indoors to get a jump-start on the growing season. Here is a seed sowing calendar to help you get plants ready for when the weather warms up. 12 Weeks before last frost January 22 begonia, browallia, geranium, larkspur, viola, pansy, vinca 11 Weeks before last frost January 29 Dianthus, petunia, portulaka, verbena, onions, celery, celeriac 10 Weeks before last frost February 5 heliotrope, candytuft, primula, leek, early greens (to be planted out in the coldframe or greenhouse beds), snapdragon, stock 9 Weeks before last frost February 12 delphinium, chamomile, parsley, Greek oregano, impatiens, rudbeckia, early lettuce, kale, escarole, thyme 8 Weeks before last frost February 19 pepper (78*F), shallot, eggplant, basil, cherry tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, columbine, dahlia, phlox 7 Weeks before…
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I love this planet!
I love this planet. Not only do I love the diversity of its’ people, but also its’ animal and plant life. I am intrigued by the fact that the sky appears blue even though air is transparent. I am mesmerized by birds flying fearlessly hundreds, maybe even thousands of feet in the air, and wonder what they see and how it feels to have nothing under foot. Water, whether in the form of oceans, lakes, rivers or small ponds, holds a particular fascination for me. I feel an intense connection to water, a need to be around it, to feel it, touch it and listen to the soothing sounds of waves as they make their journey to shore or cascading over rocks in a woodland creek. I love flowers, with their infinite colors and shapes. I am amazed at all of the different critters attracted to the different eco-systems found…
Seed Exchange
This is the time of year to collect seeds to share with your fellow Master Gardeners in our yearly Seed Exchange. What to do: Collect seed Dry seed Store dried seed in paper envelopes, labeled e-mail Jane Burke with a list of what seeds you have to share (see Kathy’s weekly e-mails for the address) Once I know what everyone has to share I will e-mail you the list and you can pick what you want. You will receive a list of the seeds people want from you and how many packets of each to make up. You have to offer seed to be able to request seed. Frequently Asked Questions: How many seeds per packet? A: As many as you would like to provide. If you only have a few and several people want what you have, you could provide as few as 10 seeds per packet. If you…