A big bulge

A massive bulge in hits on my stories this month.( Read more... )

Seed progress

The marigolds I sowed back in March are doing nicely, with sturdy stems that are beginning to look like the little bushes they will eventually turn into. The second sowing of basil (after the total failure of the first) is clinging on but growing incredibly slowly, if at all, with no discernable difference between the seedling that has remained indoors on the sunny windowsill and the ones that went outside for some fresh air, although I've given up bringing in the latter overnight for fear they weren't hardy enough. They all have one small pair of true leaves each.

The dill is also still clinging on to life without any great enthusiasm and has now been moved permanently outdoors. ( Read more... )