yard or not! #itching4spring Tutorial and ideas here: http://makinglemonadeblog.com/how-does-your-...

love!

Take a trip this weekend: Feb. 23 to see and buy hellebores: fabulous place!

http://www.pineknotfarms.com/hellebore_festi...

year, I had a broken leg, so no gardening!). #Itching4Spring

#Itching4Spring...the rows of primula's definitely will ( that's another post coming this weekend....stay tuned....)

If you plan to start seeds indoors you've most likely seen the toilet paper tubes or egg carton planters or even just the egg shells themselves being shared as nifty planting vessels. Let me warn you, after so many watering's, these paper based liners break down pretty quick and become quite unstable for transplanting...even rotting faster than your seedling can grow!

And as far as the egg shells go, you're going to have to crack them eventually so the plant can put on size, risking damage to the young roots. As darling as this method appears the truth is egg shells take years to break down in the soil....which is why they get crushed with my boot when I throw them into the compost. I have tried it all, so I know from experience.

A simple tried and true method for the virgin gardener would be to use peat pellets. They look like little brown discs the size of a Toonie...yep, I'm Canadian...eh :) I explain the easy steps below in the photo's.... #gardening For the full tutorial go to: http://www.sowanddipity.com/thyme-to-sow/

with some tips for dealing with a dry weather. #Itching4Spring

Do NOT:

-Fertilizing

-Watering every day

-Water over night

Do:

-Cut the grass higher

-Water in heavy amounts once a week

-Let the grass for dormant

-Cater to plant types

the dirt. My new house is a blank slate waiting for some flower love and I can't wait to get to tackle some of the areas at this house too. I love flower gardens! Yes, I'm itching for spring. First thing up, is renovating my screen porch!

#itching4spring

the hashtag #Itching4Spring - when you click on this hashtag, you will see all the spring related posts! Thank you all for sharing your amazing projects!

I took these pictures at the Atlanta Botanical Garden last year. Don't judge, but I need some help adding captions under the photos. Anyone? :)

brought me to the Hometalk community, something I am very happy to be a part of! And since it's time to start those cold weather crops, it's seems a fitting project to re-share :) Full tutorial in the link. #gardening