As I sit here, a space heater warming my legs, word processor at the ready, and the sound of a clock ticking softly in the background, all is right in my cozy little world.  Children are occupied, husband is picking out a melody on the guitar, and a full precious peaceful hour is [...]

Inevitably, the time will arrive when many gardeners will consider starting their own seeds indoors. Perhaps it is the threat of being faced, once again, with only two tomato varieties at the big box retailers, and the shock at paying premium prices for the much greater selection available at a nursery. Perhaps it [...]