Early Seeding Comments
Before the spring,
before the bare twigs
of my season tree began to show
a damp green haze
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In northern Illinois, killing frosts come as late as the end of May. I save seeds in the fall, and get a head start in late winter. I have about 300 plants growing in my window sills and am anxious to get them outside as soon as possible. I am not yet at the age where I'll take the risk of putting them out 'early' just because I think I may die before they mature and I can fully appreciate them.
I would very much like see pictures of your garden, Dear Kelly, especially when in blooming.
Nice poem. We have planted some garden, the earliest I can remember, and have radishes coming up now. Other thing in pots inside.
The earliest garden I remember in Mississippi where I grew up was planted February 29th. It survived. My father's philosophy was that seed is cheap and labor (mine) is free.
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8/15/2025 10:16:09 AM # 1.0.0
Life on moving.Wisely felt and painted.
This is another one written long ago.