Seeds

In this part of the country, it's time to start seeds. Actually, I started last week with the geraniums and portulaca and petunias, because they need a good eight week start. I'm not quite sure why because the geraniums popped immediately, but I'm not complaining.

When the seed package talks about last frost date, you can never be sure when that is. A lot of people who fast to planting after victoria day weekend. Which is a great idea. BUT. It depends what you're planting.

If the snow is off the ground, maybe beginning of May, you can plant your peas, beans, onions, leeks and some lettuce. If they're calling for frost, you can just throw a sheet over all of it.

As for tomatoes, you can probably do it mid-May. As for delicate stuff like melons and zucchinis and herbs, you need to wait until the end of May. Unless you have a ridiculously hot backyard like I do.

So start your tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, onions (if you do seeds instead of bulbs - I personally prefer plants) and whatnot in your little greenhouse inside. And take care of them!