I am so anxious for spring to be here that I examine the seed pots several times a day! If a watched pot never boils, I’m surprised that any of my seeds have started at all.
Right now, I have one Gasteria seedling, one Albuca spiralis, two Lobivia, one Lewisia, ten Stipa, ten Heliotrope, and about twenty five Incarvillea. None of the Crassula, Haworthia, Aloinopsis, or mixed cactus seedlings have ventured forth yet.
Today felt a bit like spring, with some bright sun and mild temperatures. I found some energy to go out and do some clean-up around the potting area and plant shelves near the house. It takes just the right mindset for me to tackle the dozens of pots that need to be organized and stored under the potting bench and around, but I found the energy today and hope for more tomorrow to clean up the rest of the area.
I have hundreds of pots. It seems like overkill, but I also have big plans for plant propagation. I’m not getting rid of any pots just yet! I do think I need to replace the board that makes up the wood shelf–the bow is getting a little extreme!
There was a fascinating fungus right in front of the potting bench that I need to research.
One advantage to COVID-19 forcing me to work from home is that I am close to the greenhouse. I bought a wireless thermometer/hygrometer last week and I can visually see that the humidity in that amazing green space is way too high. Now, I can open the door during the day to let some fresh air in and close it back up at night so that I’m paying to heat the entire neighborhood. The humidity gets close to 100% during the night, but I can get it back down to 60% during the day with the door open.
The Cyclamen coum seedlings are blooming beautifully in the greenhouse.
