Can't wait for spring...

I am not a huge fan of cold weather. I much prefer shorts and dresses to long pants and jackets. A week ago, I decided that it was time to start my garden for the year, indoors of course. So we went to the hardware store, picked up a plant starter kit and some seeds, and I started my garden. This is what it looks like after one week:

 

The sight of these little suckers growing makes me happy - means warmer weather is on the way!

I am by no means an expert at caring for plants of any sort. I have sent more than my fair share of plants to an early grave. But, practice makes anything better, right? I think I'm slowly getting the hang of it. Last year I actually made pesto using basil that I had grown. This was a huge accomplishment for me. I am optimistic for this year's garden. Hopefully in a few months I will have basil, green onions, thyme, bell peppers, cilantro, kohlrabi & parsley.

I am especially fond of keeping herbs in my garden. I find that if I buy herbs in the store, I never really need the amount in one whole package. I like that I am able to go into the backyard and clip the exact amount that I need for my dish. I am keeping my fingers crossed that these little sprouts will soon be happy, healthy and ready for picking.