So far, the seed snail method is a resounding success!

Everything has sprouted! Even the tomatoes! (though they are still tiny). And many of the seedlings are already getting true leaves.

I think the success is down to three things. First: The seed snail method insulates the seeds keeping them warmer so they germinate quicker. But also…. I’ve put these in my little portable green house which means not only are they keeping nice and warm in there, but they are staying moist, and getting MUCH more light than they would in the house.

Now I have to decide whether I’ll pot them on into bigger pots, or open the snails and add more soil so they have more room to grow. The internet is split on which is the best option. I can ponder it for another week or so before I have to do anything though.

The winter sow containers are doing well too. Like the snails, several of the plants are getting true leaves

The baby Lupins are just so cute!!!! And I’m excited to announce the Chinese Lanterns sprouted!

They are still super small, but I’ve never been able to get them to even germinate before so I’m counting this one as a win.

These little guys have sprouted in the squash bed…. only I didn’t plant any seeds there yet! I guess they are left from last year, but I don’t remember leaving any squash to rot and leave seeds.. so it’s a bit of a mystery.

But, with all these success, I went and started a pile more seeds in my little containers I bought last year.

I also did up several large pots with all my Cosmos seeds. When they are a decent size, they will get split up and spread throughout the garden beds.

There’s more planting to come though… I have a load more annuals to plant… and of course, my veg. But that won’t be for a couple more weeks.