Can't Wait to Garden? Start Early...

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04 Mar 2007 10:05 AM

Are you suffering from spring fever already? One really warm day is usually all it takes for me. Most of us cannot wait to get out and about, but many also can't wait to get out into the garden. Well, there's no need to wait for perfect weather; you can start a little early with prep work doing some plantings indoors.

Start those Starter Plants

If you have the extra space, now is a good time to get some starter plants going, so they'll be ready for transplant when the growing season begins. There are some convenient options available at nurseries and garden centers to help you get moving. Make sure they get enough sunlight and don't allow them to get too big before replanting (you may have to move to larger containers before planting outdoors, depending on the timing).

Get the Herb Garden Going

I've always had trouble getting herbs and other delicate items to grow outdoors, so I'm going to try starting them inside (and maybe even keeping them inside) this year. I can't wait to have fresh dill, chives, garlic, and other fresh herbs as well as some green onions. Wild onions grow all over the place, but I've yet to get any to grow when I plant them. I think they may need more TLC, so I'm going to try them indoors this season.

*When growing indoors, don't forget to take advantage of warm days, and set your plantings outside in the sun. Return indoors before the night chill sets in.

A Little Outdoor Action

You can start prepping your garden spot now. Take advantage of soft soil as it thaws and begin turning dirt over. Add compost or fertilizer or plant food to nourish it. You can even begin marking off rows and plotting out where plantings will be placed, if you like.

See, it's never really too soon to start gardening!

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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