Getting ready for spring
Winter is certainly not the time to start gardening, but we’re itching to get out there as soon as this damn snow melts!! In anticipation of the spring, we made a trip to visit our local nursery/greenhouse: DenHaan’s Garden World
They didn’t have much in the way of seeds yet, in fact they were just tidying up the Christmas stuff and reopening after the holiday. We did however get a few things including a seed tray, some vermiculite, potting soil and kelp fertilizer for Mary’s wheat grass. We also bought a packet of every seed they had in stock - which should at least help get a head start on the herb garden! We’re going to start the seedlings this weekend, as well as place an order for seeds from Halifax Seed Company for all our garden veggies.
Although the snow is still here, it`s not too early to start planning the garden, so when it`s time, we`ll be ready!
January 13th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I don’t know what zone you are in, but I personally have terrible luck if I start to early. They bolt or wilt, always one or the other. I’ve found later seed starts and just not expecting anything out of them their first year in the ground has paid off.
We’re so eager too! Can’t wait for spring.
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January 28th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Have you guys heard of this company?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Annapolis-Seeds/227934577397?ref=sgm
It’s run by a 17-year old! Amazing!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Hey Gillian!! Nice of you to visit (virtually) lol! You’ll all have to come visit us for real soon, we’d love to have you!!
Never did hear of that young boy’s seed company before… very cool… http://www.annapolisseeds.com!! Watch out Vesey’s!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Thanks for the tips. Interesting but looks like there is some hard work ahead for me!
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