We're slowly but surely making progress on the garden. The girls and I have seeds started and most of them are looking pretty good. But this is really a learning experience for all of us. We've started tomato plants from seeds for a few years, and we've sowed seeds directly into the garden before but this year we're starting more in the house while the garden is being prepared.
For the first time, we're starting some of our seeds in eggshells. The shells are biodegradable and super cute. I like cute. Cute makes everything more enjoyable and I think the girls had more fun doing it this way. Plus they'll give the seeds added nutrients as they decompose in the ground.
Victoria (2) got bored pretty quick so Taylor (13) whipped up this amazing tent fort in the living room to keep her busy while we worked.
I made a tiny greenhouse to make watering and moving the seeds around easier. Some seeds are in the kitchen window and little shelves on the sides of the window and the rest are in the clear bin. I alternate the seeds between the two spots every two days or so. To be sure they stay warm and that they get enough light, I put the bin behind the curtains in front of a sunny window in the den. You could easily cover the bin with Saran Wrap for added warmth.
Another bonus of this is that the seeds are not in constant sight of the little ones. Out of sight, out of mind. They almost never mess with them.
We'll be starting another round of seeds in a few weeks in an attempt to stretch out the growing season as long as possible.
Please note that this is totally a learning experience for us and we only have a small idea as to what we're doing here :)
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