I've got some heirloom mader seeds here and plan on planting them this weekend. Just put in another order for mader seeds yesterday, along with some herbs and peppers. I've got 4 peat pot trays with 72 slots each. That should be plenty for my friends and folks. Planted some parsley a couple of weeks ago, but it was old seed, and I don't think it's gonna come up. I know it takes them a while to germinate, but maybe I'll be suprised.

I brought in some basil and mint plants from the yard in autumn, and they've been under my lights all winter. They'll have to be moved to make way for the seedlings. When I potted them up with some compost I had several tomato seeds sprout and they are looking good. I figure those tomatoes will be cherries, but since most of the tomatoes that I composted last summer where open-pollinated, they may actually come up resembling their parents, which will be fun to watch when they start bearing.

I hope everybody has power and climate control. I talked to some folks in Fayetteville today, and things seem pretty bleak up there. On a happier note, the winter jasmine and winter honeysuckle are blooming here. I figure witch hazel is also perfuming the creeks in the hills on the warmer days. My daffodils are showing flower buds. I give them a couple of weeks till they start their show. I'm probably a couple of weeks ahead of most of y'all, but it won't be long until things start popping out.

"A tree does not die in winter; nor is it resurrected in spring. It waits." Herman Hesse

I have thought about growing parsley as an ornamental. I can hardly wait for the beginnings of spring. I like winter honeysuckle because it keeps blooming on and off as you get warm spells.

Not really planting so much. Busy mulching and moving rose bushes and thinning out brugs that are to big for their spots. Can not wait until the bananas and elephant ears can go back out.

I will be starting cabbage, parsley, onion and broccoli seeds in a week or so. I will clean up the flats and fill them these next warm days.

I hope Pinetree sends my order soon. It has my cabbage seeds on it.

I pushed a few black oil sunflower seeds in the edge of my pot of daylilies to see if they would germinate....they did.
Just for fun, I will be planting some to see if they will make flower heads for the birds this summer.

Are you all starting under lights, in coldframes, greenhouses or where? I have winter sowed 207 perennial flowers in various containers.

I am starting mine so far under plant lights. I have a stand on the back porch that holds 12 flats. I use the top of the light fixture if I need bottom warmth for a flat.

I hope you will keep us posted on the winter sowing project.

I started a few winter sown containers after Christmas and haven't done any since. I need to get busy.

Proudgm - Wow! 207! You started a lot last year too if I remember right. This summer you will be reaping the rewards of all those flowers you winter sowed last year. It'll be beautiful. I sure would like to hear what does well for you and what doesn't. Maybe a few photos hint hint. : )

I'm waiting another week or so to start seeds. I have several varieties of tomatoes and peppers I plan to start as well as cosmos, marigolds, agathache and eggplant. James

I got 14 container winter sown.
Also some daylilies.
Will try to get to my onions this week as well.
Everyone sounds like they are ready for spring.
Bonnie

I had to buy some seed starting mix a small bag because my big bag of potting mix is frozen solid. I am going to plant something tonight. Looked in my seed drawer and astonished myself. I don't need to buy more seed. If you like tomatoes, Go to the Oklahoma forum and click exchanges in small letters at the top.