I started my lettuce seeds inside last week and they are sprouting and looking good. I also stated some trays of eggplant and pepper seeds. I think I will stick with buying tomato plants.
My daffodils and hyacinths had started to bloom last week and then the temps plummeted to the low teens and froze their pretty little blossoms. I did learn from last winter to plant my pansies in pots so I could bring them into the garage when there is a freeze. The pansies at the entrance to my sub division were devastated by the cold weather last week.
Here in north Texas there is always a water ban. I wish we could have a mixture of flower gardens and stone or gravel in our front yard instead of having to try, and I do mean try, to have a nice lawn that doesn’t get cited by the HOA.
Can’t wait for the warmer weather to really get outside and work in the gardens.
Sounds like the HOA needs to have an attitude adjustment. When water is scarce, hardscapping can make an attractive, but eco-friendly space.