Springtime seeding

Last night I started planting seeds for my garden. I haven't planted from seeds in a long time. I hope they turn out ok. I got some lavender and cilantro herbs. And I've been wanting some more privacy for the backyard. I decided that climbing vine plants like morning glory and moonflower would do the trick. The only thing I didn't like about the seed packets is that they don't say how many seeds to put in the Jiffy pots. I just put about 5 or 6 of the little seeds in each and 1 or 2 of the bigger ones. The moonflower blew me away with their corn kernel size seeds! I can't wait to see them sprout.

The soil that I love to use is called Jungle Growth and it's sold at Lowe's. I just love it because it's totally organic and already has fertilizer for your plants. Not to mention the price is good, too! This is what I used to transplant this palm last night. The poor thing was suffering in it's old pot. It had grown so much out of it that all the botton roots were sticking outside. I had to cut some of these roots to get it out. But I think she'll be ok.

Here are some of my favorite garden books. I just picked up the patio and walkways book the other night. It's really great. You can dress up your driveway, add a paved patio, and all kinds of outside additions. The book shows you step-by-step how to do the projects and exactly what you need to buy for it. I'm planning on making a little pathway from the entry of the backyard where the gate starts. It's going to be so much fun!