Seedlings

Leeks (variety is Leek American Flag) have
sprouted in the milk jugs
that I am trying out using
the winter sowing method as
well as the seedlings below.

Spinach (variety is Spinach Teton Hybrid)

Lettuce (variety is Lettuce Salad Bowl)

Broccoli (variety is Broccoli De Cicco)
 
I also planted some bell pepper seeds
which I don't think are going to
sprout. It has been at least 20 days
since I planted them. I didn't have
any luck with them last
spring either. I finally went and
bought  plants. Anybody
have a helpful hint for starting
bell peppers?

Kanjiro Camellia Bloomed Today

Seeds Are Sprouting

This photo was taken with camera lens looking down
into the milk jug. These are
the hollyhock seeds that sprouted today.

Winter Sowing

I am trying out winter sowing. I chose the milk jug method. I have started out

with leeks, carrots, spinach, bell peppers and hollyhocks. For more on

winter sowing this is a very helpful link:

http://www.agardenforthehouse.com/2012/01/winter-sowing-reminders-a-hot-tip/

Tulips are peeking through. 

  

I took coleus, last fall,  from my garden to keep them
alive in the house during the winter months and then will
replant them this spring.

Daffodils in January

These are the daffodil bulbs I purchased and planted.
Below is the actual daffodil. They don't
look at all like the picture, so I am
disappointed. 

Onions

Just planted Sweet Red Onion slips today.

Daffodils are up early this year. My tulips are also starting
to pick through.