The spring indoor germination season has begun in Avdi’s basement!  From here on out it’s just a matter of time.

I started two varieties of eggplant, one Japanese and one Iraqi, green globe artichokes for the first time, Roman and German chamomile, and butterfly milkweed (the bright orange one).  I started chilling some lavender seeds until they start to sprout.

Meanwhile, I’ve been rooting and potting random produce from the kitchen, just for fun.  I’ll be doing more direct-sowing of select cool-weather veggies this time around.  The goal is to keep it simple and customized this year, with more kinds of flowers.

This is my way of resisting despair and sowing hope.  Maybe it will bring some pleasure to others when things seem bleak.

As for the SB, I have mixed allegiances so I’m keeping my mouth shut!