The poor seedlings!

[thebookpixie]

Inspired by my goal to create a commmunity garden next to my building at work (something I don't yet have official support on from either residents or landowners - but have been nudging various folks about for a couple of years), today I took steps to get my own vegetables growing at home

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[thebookpixie]

The plan is to put it out in the back patio - so she won't be the one eating them. (The neighborhood toms strolling our fence might, though). I would love to try it inside my apartment, but from what I've heard, they won't get enough light through the glass.

[parslaanna]

I've never had luck starting veggies from seed, and so always end up buying plants from the farmer's market. I wonder if a full-spectrum bulb on a timer might help things grow inside? I know that the african violets I've got near my full-spectrum bulb over my recliner (helps with my winter blues) seem to like it.

[thebookpixie]

That's a great suggestion. I actually do have space for one pot of veggies out on the balcony/fire escape, but a grow light at the other window would be perfect! As for the seeds, I did get basil started a couple of years ago; if I can't get these to germinate, I'll try to find seedlings in a few weeks.