Seeds

I woke up tonight to the concept of "cool season" plants and "warm season" plants. Apparently the information was always listed on the packet. I just never noticed! So I planted 72 radishes directly outside.

This helps a great deal in my management of seeds. Now I understand why my cucumbers died when I put them outside in the treacherous cold! Well, I've already started cantaloup and sunflowers. They'll just have to stay inside longer.

In the meantime, I planted container eggplant and starting the soaking process for Datura. I am eager to grow a Datura to understand the difference between it and a Brugmansia. Either way, I secretly get off on any plant that repeatedly warns it is poisonous. It somehow makes the plant more exciting.

I am realizing on top of the mastering of raising seeds and considering aesthetics in gardens, there is also the concept of organization and efficiency. It is very elaborate. One seems to only understand such concepts through trial and error.

Currently, the vegetable garden plot we began is less than perfect. The bed is not flat, so water pools unevenly. I have haphazardly cramped squares of vegetable seeds without considering pathways, or how I will eventually harvest anything. Clearly, efficiency and management is just as important as the raising of crops. Nevertheless, I am going with what I started. I learn quickly, so I'll do different next season.