The ivy is an old friend. The norfolk island pine and the lavender (not really visible in this picture) are new acquisitions. And the thing on the right is like a seed incubator. The plastic top keeps in humidity.
I got these little pellets that you put in the tray cells, instead of peat or dirt. Then you dump some warm water over them and they expand, and you push a few seeds down in them. Not sure if I was supposed to tear the paper wrapping off them or not (the directions didn't say). The paper didn't seem very harmful, though. I'm sure the little roots will tear right through it.
I planted tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, green onions, cilantro, mint, and basil. I bought poblano pepper seeds too, but can't find them, which is very depressing since I was looking forward to both chiles relleno and ancho paste. But all that means is that I will be forced to make another trip to the garden center! I found a good one, luckily, and it's not too far away.
There's the lavender on the back right. He needs a transplant.
Seed-planting is a very good thing to do on a depressingly cold and rainy day. Other signs of spring.
