My pea seedlings are doing pretty well. I've re-potted them and have started to harden them off. They spent 4 hours outside today and I'm increasing at about an hour a day. I don't know if that's right but they don't seem to mind it.



Last weekend was Seedy Saturday. I'd never been to this event before and wasn't sure what to expect, but Mom and I had a great time and picked up a load of goodies. There were lots of organic seeds, native plant seeds, heirloom seeds, herbs and veggies galore as well as some fruit and flower seeds. There were also plenty of activists groups and lots of petitions to sign, so a great way to spend a couple of hours. Plus, I got to meet Gayla Trail! squeeeee!!

After SS, Mom and I headed to the complete opposite end of the gardening spectrum: the Canada Blooms show. This corporately-sponsored garden-fest was also good fun, and there were some good finds to be found.

So it was a very successful day. Here's what I picked up:

• Jasmine Scented Nicotiana (nicotiana alata)
• Triangle Flashback Calendula (calendula officinalis)
• Butterfly Weed (asclepias tuberosa)
• Cupid's Dart (catanache caerulea)
• Blackjack Pansies
• a block of coir
• 3 seed catalogues
• a ton of flyers and pamphlets
• a couple of free fashion magazines for me to tear up