Week 2: Broccoli/Kale Vs. Herbs

This week I had to separate the kale and broccoli from the other herbs. The kale and broccoli germinated very quickly, and those plants needed their own container without a lid. I also bought a grow light to get them growing indoors. So far the dill (of all the spices) has grown the fastest. I'm also noticing that a few of the herbs still need to germinate (i.e., spearmint), so I'll leave the lid on the herbs for another week. 

Let the New Year Begin!

Today I started my first seeds for our new garden. I am going to be following (almost exclusively) the book Week-By-Week Vegetable Gardeners Handbook. Today I started parsley, thyme, broccoli (2x), cilantro, basil, chives, dill, kale, and spearmint.  I will be keeping these in the garage under a shop light, but I still need to figure out the heating. I might buy a pad, but I'm not sure how many I might need. If I need it two or three, I will have to consider the cost.  I'll post my next update next week!