Summer arrived early here. We've already had temperatures reach the 90's. (Not so good for sprouts and Pak Choi is bolting already). But, the indoor plants all made it outside including: Green Zebra Tomato, Golden Cherry Tomato, Basil, Tiny Red Sweet Pepper, Pak Choi, Cayenne Pepper, Thai Chili Pepper. Outside starts include Cucumber and Strawberries. The beautiful Peach Water Lily wintered in the basement and the Rosemary and Lavender that wintered inside are out now too. Going outside now are the beautiful Pink Amaryllis bulbs, Vincas. Bulbs for Freesia and Lily of the Valley are starting up outside.

I think I hear a collective chorus of "At Last" by Etta James somewhere...
The happy jungle in the living room and Bay window is going gangbusters. The late February and early March sun has got the plants all going. The three Amaryllis bulbs are ready to bloom. They seem to grow overnight... A few of the mini orchids have sprouted new stalks of buds... they just love this angle of light. The indoor garden was supported by two floor standing grow lights during the dark times. More plants like the Vincas, Begonias and Japanese Iris were brought inside this year and are doing well.



On the seed starting side, the Toy Choy and Golden Cherry tomatoes are coming along well in the aero gardens. Mini Red Bell Peppers are starting in another aero garden to be followed by peat pot starts of Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, Moonflowers, Sunflowers Mixed, Cut and Come Again Zinnias...