Let's get dirty

I'm very excited that we got to pick up our seeds this week. We only have to buy seeds about every 3 years, because that's how long a packet lasts us. We save whatever seeds we can - we have beans, peppers, winter squash and tomatoes. But I cannot get seedy summer squashes like cucumber or zucchini seeds to dry properly, so for now we just buy new ones and I'll try again in the fall.. Then there are the really difficult ones, like celery, lettuce, onions, carrots, and beets. They will go to seed naturally, but it's a pain fighting with them. I prefer not to fight with Mother Nature - she tends to win.

We get some of our seeds from a local seed supplier - T & T seeds, because they are very good for selling stuff that will grow in our region. But the standard seeds you buy at a store (Hello, Mackenzie Seeds from Canadian Tire) are excellent too. In fact, we prefer their zucchini seeds.

It's still a little early to start, although you are good for planting onions from seed in February. We're holding off till March to plant our peppers and celery.

Happy 2023 growing season!