Seedling Update and thinking Spring

 It's 11 degrees outside.

so lets talk spring and gardening....

I started toward the end of January, and planted some heirloom tomatoe seeds Cherokee  Purple variety, they sprouted  are about  2-3 inches tall,  have not yet gotten their 2nd set of  leaves.  The  Hungarian Hot peppers didn't sprout, and so I soaked some seeds overnight, and so far nothing. I've read these can take some time, if they don't sprout and we have loads of time yet, then I'll buy plants. But I get so much joy from watching the seeds sprout and grow up. 

They could really use some sun, but they are alive and growing...I'll take it. Sun will come.

I have some Morning Glories I want to start, I'm saving the Zinnia's and Large Marigold seeds I saved from last year to sow directly. And the Hollyhock I'll try it again soon.

I also started a butternut squash which has sprouted and doing well. The Hollyhock will need to be started over as it didn't make it, and the sweet potatoe slips are coming along, I have each one in water now. And the garlic outside, no sign of anything out there yet. Way to early and way to cold. 

I know I talked about Scented Geraniums before, I cannot locate the posting. Scented geraniums are not "regular" geraniums, which I enjoy also. The scented variety is more of an herb as it's leaves are the focal point, and comes in a variety of scents. The flowers are pretty but very small.

I've managed to overwinter the one I purchased last year. These don't go out in the garden. Mine is Lemon Rose, the leaves when brushed or rubbed release a glorious scent. I have a book on order which I thought would be a helpful companion about these delightful plants.

I need to repot the one I have, and may purchase another of a different scent. Or I could take a cutting and grow another of the one I have. This book explains how to use the leaves. Today while reviewing these plants and their varieties, I saw one in Lavender. Hmm.....A few links for you to paruse about these beauties.

fyi

Mountain Valley Growers Pelargonium

Click on the links above if you want to learn more about Pelargoniums cv. There are are quite a few  varieties and show what the plant looks like as well. Pineapple, chocolate mint, lemon rose, Cinnamon,etc.....maybe you are lucky enough to live in a climate where these might overwinter outside. 

They are perennials.

Do any of you grow these? I'd like to know what "flavor" you have.