Checking off the list

Okay, so lets so how my to-do list is going :)

1. What can I plant-right now? Find out!

So some vegetables are hardy enough that they can supposedly germinate in 30 and 40 degree weather; however, the temperature has been hitting the 20's lately...so I may need to hold off just a little longer. Plants that are already growing can survive this cold, but many of them actually germinate at lower temperatures than they grow (grow well, rather.) It looks like I need to wait till about the end of January. When I start planting, here are some of the first plants that can go in:

Arugula

Peas

Spinach

Parsley

Radishes

and possibly...

Broccoli

Cauliflower

1. What can I plant-right now? Find out!

2. Why don't we own a paint brush? Buy one!

Wal-mart ripped us off, but I got 5 brushes for $5 and started painting!!

2. Why don't we own a paint brush? Buy one!

3. Who would know what I can grow? Call Dad!!

Some of the items on the above list are ones that dad recommended, others were found on good 'ole Google. Either way, I have a working list, not to mention many awesome tips from "The Garden Guru" I call Dad! Some of these useful tips include keeping plastic covering from touching any covered plants, as this will result in burning the plants. Dirty rotten frost. Dad also told me not to get duped by the suggestions to plant seeds 1-2 inches into soil. 1/2 inch is all that is needed, any more than this could result in DEATH. This worked for our flying dragons, so I trust The Guru.

3. Who would know what I can grow? Call Dad!!

4. When can I get started? Leave house so amazing husband can build boxes!

My eye appointment (to finally get updated contacts and glasses) afforded the perfect opportunity for Jason to illustrate his amazingness. See below.

Square foot garden boxes!!

4. When can I get started? Leave house so amazing husband can build boxes!

5. When can I start planting? Mix soil!

Number 5 is my current dilemma. I don't think I should mix my soil until I am getting ready to plant. Not sure yet. I still have a bit of reading left to do though, so we will see how the gardening skills progress...hopefully better than my skills at keeping rosemary alive. It doesn't like water as much as some of my other plants :(

Living and learning; there is always another adventure waiting!