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Winter is breaking, Spring is around the corner, and once again, I'm looking at all of the garden catalogs, but one thing is different this year. My husband lost his job, and we can't buy anything we want. Thank goodness I love starting plants from seed.
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In getting ready for spring seedlings for the garden, I realized just how well my curry herb has done with the 1 liter plastic bottomless bottle over it, secured with a stick.
I love to recycle the plastic containers from single applesauce servings and even plastic baby food containers.
Save empty yogurt cartons to start plant seedlings for your garden in the spring. Empty cardboard egg cartons also work good.
Every year I hear people complain they missed starting their plants indoor. If you are in Missouri, or growing regions 5 (really just check your local USDA zone map), this is the time to start.
Start your seeds indoors, and after they sprout put one plant per small pot in a cold frame outdoors.