a fresh start

A really early start Lemondog. I've just received my order of seeds from Derry Watkins but so far have just looked at the packets!

Lovely new beginnings there L.dog, not too long to wait now!

You certainly have got things organised there Lemondog.

You are off to a good start Ldog . well done ! I must get started on mine , you have a lot going on in your garden as well it's lovely to see them poking their way through the soil .........

Your off to a really good start, I haven't even brought most of the seeds I want to have a go with lol. I'm planning on spending next weekend planting my lilly bulbs and sowing some seeds. Only problem is where to put them lol.

Youve got a lot going on in your garden by the looks of it, lots of lovely flowers on your hellebores. Its great to see the new plants poking their heads out of the soil, a welcome reminder that spring is on its way :)

thanks folks, i am glad I have inspired you, I spent this afternoon pricking out the last of the sweetpeas, the sun was coming through the window, warming me up and the birds were singing. What a lovely January day.

I'm very impressed, I like those little propagators that fit so well on your windowsill.

thanks for your comments very helpful

Hi Lemondog I found you very inspiring at the beginning of 2012 when we had just had a slither on the stairs along with my OH and we both landed in hospital. He with a paralysed forearm and me with a broken left ankle. You were determined to start the year on a high note. In spite of aches and stiffness you made a flying start .I hope you are still gardening through this difficult weather. My ankle is soso and OH arm recovered full use.

Well I am pleased you found my blog inspiring, I am feeling very down at the moment and wondering what is the point of me, so thanks again, I am glad you liked it, happy gardening, and hope you both have a complete recovery.

Sorry you arn't feeling very bouyant at this time Lemondog. It is strange that the winter is said to be depressing to many people due to lack of light etc. Yet as Autumn looms gardeners may feel 'here we are again' all that effort and planning, and the roses have black spot, perlargoniums rust, holes in the cabbages, apples falling before you can pick them. 'What is the point' occures to me too. Lots of personal loose ends potentially to be flapping in the gales of autumn. Just have to get planning again.....try and find Early Harvest tulip bulbs, not send away for them. Sort out my Heucheras for the circle cleared of weeds. Prune the Choisyas for the third time. What we want is a nice kind, quiet Indian summer to guide us into the winter.

im really interested in early sweet peas ldog any help would be appreciated i keep planting good varietes in pots but they wont germinate ,i love your ways of propogation maybe you could teach me & inspire me ,thanks

I am very flattered but I thank you. There is no secret to this, just sow in january in heated propagator, I cram as many different types in the the liitle trays as I can get. Then open the vent holes when they germinate, then take the top off altogether when they reach the top. Prick out into small cells, the longer ones are best , grow on the window sill, or if you have a greenhouse with good light, put them in there. Pot on again into medium sized pots, the longer the better. Move outside but shelter from the worst weather, or move to greenhouse or frame, pinch out the tips and grow on. Plant some up into large pots for the greenhouse for cutting and train up poles and there you have it. Hope this helps cheers ld