Waiting for spring

My seedlings are looking great so far. The artichokes and leeks are quite grown and the tomatoes and peppers are just starting germinating. I have no more room under the lights and I am sure by this time last year I had my seedling in the greenhouse. I hope I can move them this Saturday, when we start having more mild temperatures.

I couldn't resist and I bought more seeds. I know, I said I was not going to buy seeds anymore but I found a pack of shiso (Perilla) in a yard sale and I got it. Then I went to Earth Fare and found many heirloom seeds and I got a colorful quinoa and lettuce romaine freckles. I already sowed the lettuce. I put the quinoa seeds in the fridge to improve germination.

I have been finding lots of unusual seeds in the stores this year. Lots of heirloom seeds that were available only by catalog, now I find can quite a few of them at big box stores. I guess this is all consequence of increase interest in gardening. More people are discovering the countless benefits of gardening!

While winter still hovers upon East Tennessee, I keep my hand busy inside. I got lots of nice yarn in a yard sale and I am knitting. My friend Amisha is my inspiration. She makes beautiful sweaters, very difficult ones with zipper and hood. It is even more impressive knowing she is a self taught knitter. I don't think I will ever be as good as she is, but I am having fun and I think I will end up with something wearable. That works for me.