Yesterday after I got the wool going I planted 3 packs of pepper seeds.
This year I’m growing Jimmy’s {the BEST sweet red pepper variety in my opinion} jalapeños and Aji cachucha {a new one for me}.
Starting peppers indoors under lights is a must in my area. I’ve found that starting pepper seeds in early March and planting them outside towards the end of May seem to work best here in Southern Maine.
Fingers crossed that by next week’s garden update, they’ll be popping through the soil.
Check out the lavender plants I started from seed!
And the chive plants too! Holy cow man. They are doing AH-SOME.
Side note: How much do you think is a fair price for a chive plant in a Solo cup being sold along side the road {in front of someone’s house}.
I’m thinking $2 each is reasonable, don’t you?
I won’t know how many extra I’ll have until it’s planting time but I might make enough to buy a honey ham if I play my cards right. 😉
Do you think it’s possible to be good at outdoor gardening but rubbish when it comes to indoor plants? I don’t want to say I’m a bad indoor gardener, but when it comes to houseplants… they’re not my strong suit.
Anything to do with seed starting, garden vegetables, flowers etc. grown OUTSIDE… I feel like I’ve got the greenest thumb on the planet. But indoor plants? About the only thing I’m good at taking care of is orchids.
And I strongly believe it’s because all an orchid needs is 1 ice cube a week. Which is pretty easy to remember.
Well, that’s what’s happening around here. It’s supposed to be sunny and 55 here today. I think I’ll bust out the bike and go for a ride {before it snows again}. 😉
What’s new in YOUR garden? Curious minds want to know.
Peace Out.
~Mavis
Rosemary says
You definitely have a “green thumb”! I don’t start seeds indoor (I’m lazy) – I buy plants such as eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, marigolds and maybe some herbs. When it is time to plant the garden, I will use seeds for corn, cucumber, green beans, pumpkin and watermelon. I plant them directly in the ground. This year, all my plants (except for corn) will be in “raised” planters (aka big rubbermaid bins – holes were drilled in the bottom for drainage) – it’s getting too hard getting down on the ground and then getting back up – LOL. I have a little garden seat that I can sit on to work in the bins. If all goes well, I plan to get the garden going in about 2 weeks. I am looking forward to fresh veggies!
Mavis Butterfield says
2 weeks!!! I am excited for you Rosemary. Kiln Guy grows a lot of plants in bins too.
suzanne says
Please keep us up to date on the new to you peppers. Even if they’re duds. I waisted an entire bed to Habanada’s one year when I could have grown more Jimmy’s.
Love my orchids. They thrive on neglect and the right windowsill.
Mavis Butterfield says
Will do! And I totally agree with you on the orchids.
Judi Y. says
Your orchid is beautiful and I think all of your readers would agree that you are great at EVERYTHING! :+)
Deb from Ohio says
We have onion seeds started under the grow lights & take them outside some afternoons. It’s been sunny and 70 or so the last couple of days. But next Monday the high is below freezing!
I picked a few dandelion leaves today and ate them, does that count
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes, the dandelion leaves today count for your harvest totals!! 🙂
Jamie says
I think $2 is more than fair, especially if you used good potting soil. I am getting better at outdoor gardening (flowers, shrubs, fruit, veg, and herb) every year, but I struggle with decorative indoor plants. I have found I am a bit more attentive and plants tend to do better inside over winter if they are things I want to eat or use. This winter I grew bay, rosemary, and aloe plants inside. All are doing pretty well.
Mavis Butterfield says
Rosie the rosemary is still alive. I forgot about her. I should try and grow aloe. I don’t know that I’ve ever had a plant.
Eileen Stewart says
Here in Missouri, I start seedlings in late January! I have tomatoes and peppers already transplanted into their larger size cup. But then, I do have a farmer’s market style garden so over forty different kinds of plants are under the grow lights right now.
It’s a great joy for me to do.
Lynda Rees Kling says
High of 80 degrees here in Eastern PA… after taking care of 4 horses and unloading hay, I’m pretty much beat.. sadly can’t start seeds as I’ll be in England in April and they will all be dead with my husband taking care of them…
Mavis Butterfield says
I have yet to hear of a husband that can keep seedlings thriving. I’m sure they’re out there though.
Sue S. says
Last year I switched up my orchid watering habit to one a grower told me about. Soak the plant for about a half hour in a bowl of water, then let drain. Hands down it has rebloomed once already with more blossoms than when I received it for my birthday 3 years ago. The ice cube thing never worked for me. Also it suts in a north facing window all the time. I’ll send a picture when it reblooms this year.
Emilh says
$2 is a bargain compared to the garden center. That price would make me stop and by a few from a front yard stand.
Vy in Seattle says
I’m planting those exact same three peppers, though my Aji seeds are shockingly from 2017 … and they still germinated! Super surprised. I’m also growing poblano, cayenne, and habenero. They’re all part of my salsa garden, alongside onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and tomatillos. Soooo happy for garden time again!
Katherine says
I set my potted orchid on top of pebbles in a waterproof tray and don’t water the orchid directly. I check the water level every couple of days. Since I’ve been doing this, my orchids have thrived. I also feed them regularly with orchid food.
Kimberly O'Donoghue says
Omg…my sentiments exactly about house plants. I am horrible with most houseplants!! I have not had much success with assimilating summer outdoor plants to be indoor plants. I end up giving them away on our local free FB site. However, I’m a fairly decent gardener and my outdoor containers typically do well! Crazy I know
Maxine says
Mavis, what temp do you keep in the house? Heat mat? Your lavender is so much nicer than my starts and I started before you so I wonder if it’s heat as we keep our house in the 55-62 range over winter. Thanks!
Mavis Butterfield says
About 62 degrees, no heat mat. I hope that helps.