Seedlings... Nothing More Than Seeeedlings....

So, we've not just been working outside over the past month on the Spring garden, we've been planning ahead for the Summer garden as well.  

As I mentioned in a previous post, Dad and I both placed orders for seeds (and purchased some locally as well...) to start inside.  Above are the seeds I ordered from Burpee...  I must say that I may or may not order from them again next year, I found out that they charge more than double for the same exact seeds you can buy locally if you order online, and it really adds up.  You may have to hunt for what you want in a few stores, but it would save considerably.

Here are my first trays, started on the stove burners.  I always use my good 'ol timey stove to start on, it works as good as or better than a heat mat, and the flats fit perfectly.  

An addition to the group-  a flat of tomato plants.

Closeup on the tomatoes...  I planted 14 different types, about 90 plants I think.

After the sprouts came up a bit, I moved them down to my homemade grow stand in the basement...  a drafting table, a garment rack, and a shop light.  I also potted up some of the larger sprouts, which I will eventually do for all of them.

Look at the tomatoes now!

A pretty little butternut squash plant.

Last year I hadn't planned ahead, and so we had to purchase numerous seedlings from Home Depot or Hastings on the day we wanted to plant...  the savings you get by starting your own is drastic, and it really isn't that difficult to manage.