There’s 6 inches of snow on the ground this January morning and yet I’m immersed in seed catalogs and companies trying to determine what I want to grow in our garden this spring. I’m very excited! Even though we put in our very first garden last year, we got to it in early summer and really only had leftover seedlings from our local hardware store to work with.
I am determined that this year, we’ll be growing the fruit and vegetables, especially the varietals, that we really love or are interested in exploring. Once my wishlist is set, then I have to determine whether it’s better to order them from seed or seedling. Are they available organic? What equipment will I need to begin growing seeds indoors and then the timeline. I am determined to create and post my progress on growing my seeds indoors as well as a garden planting (transplanting) time table.
My Wishlist, seeds or seedling:
- english peas
- haricot vert
- onions: sweet, cipollini, shallots, leaks
- tomatoes, several varieties: grape, black krim, brandywine, roma
- raspberries
- strawberries
- fingerling potatoes
- herbs: tarragon, thyme, oregano, sage, flat leaf parsley, basil, chives, lemongrass, rosemary
I’ve narrowed down my sources to the following:
- Seed Savers Exchange: for all things heirloom and organic
- White Flower Farms: for seedlings (and awesome perennials)
- The Cook’s Garden: impressive selection of gourmet greens and microgreens