This tiny sprout is destined to become a broccoli plant.

Last year I signed up for the Old Farmer’s Almanac personal planting reminders. A few weeks ago the only seeds they recommended starting indoors were onions, but I plan to plant onion starters this year. By February 18 the indoor seed planting list grew to about twenty items, among them were broccoli and lettuce, both of which I plan to put in my west wing garden this year. I’m proud to say that I have already purchased all of my seeds for this year’s garden. So I went in to my seed box and put some lettuce and broccoli seeds in the kitchen window just two days ago. Continue reading →