Michigan Gardening: has anyone started their seeds for spring yet?, 1 by WigglyPaw

WigglyPaw wrote:
Starting seeds:
we collected asparagus seeds last fall, and then froze them for a few months, then
washed em and let em soak for a week or so. then we popped them into little
seed starter flats with just black dirt, by the west patio window. they are coming
up!!!! Looks like we will have more asparagus in 3 years!! LOL.

I will collect seeds from the females again this year and use them for seed swop.

I also have some fantastic bachelors buttons from heirloom seeds. I think I may
have some giant red zinnias from bakers also that I collected. i will have to dig
through the refrigerator. No wonder theres no room for food!

I agree with the shop lights. Heat mats are good for preventing little chilled
seedlings brrrr babies. : )

Does anyone here have chickens? what kind? we are planning some flocks
for this spring and I am looking into heritage breeds that are on the
endangered lists. did anyone here know about a Jersey Giant? those
babys weigh in at 20lbs. I hate to see what an egg from one of those looks like! LOL.

I would like to start some roses from seed.
Anyone have any ideas?
I think its early to start some of the stuff I like, but considering the
snow will fall in October here, that sure leaves a short growing season!
I guess for you guys, the drums are beating already. BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!
PLANT PLANT GROW GROW WEED WEED PLOTZ PLOTZ

today I went through my Musser forest book and was deciding on how many
I could realistically afford to buy. Then, I compared the prices and years in the
transplant beds with what Ionia conservation District Tree Sale is offering this
year. I got Norway Spruces last year that were absolute killers they were so
fat and big and grew like beanstalks!

Talking about seeds, I found another article on Pasture renovation and growing
in this months Hobby Farms. Great article. Not just your usual Timothy and
alfalfa article!

Wow its cold tonight! i gave the horses WARM beet pulp and sugar and
rolled oats and molasses, and dried strawberries with mixed grains and
pellets. Joy and Ollie did not take their heads outta the bowls one time.
I give them warm stuff to eat whenever its cold like this. I am such a mommy.

Regards,
sheri