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We’ve had a nice weather week here in Central Missouri. Warm and dry. Several days into the low 70s. Bedroom window open at night.

Grandkids arrived from Ft. Riley Friday evening. Back ribs on the smoker Saturday. Golf cart and pony rides for the kids. No takers on my request to help pull weeds in the garden. lol

Spent a couple hours on Saturday cleaning the garden. Burned off the duff and accumulated tree leaves. Got back out there yesterday and pulled the last of the dead course weeds from last season. Took down the last of the tomato cages. I want to add some compost before I till. Need the ground to settle up just a bit so I don’t make ruts in the yard with the tractor. Couple days should do it. With any good luck I’ll be planting spring greens next weekend.

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Answers to frequently asked questions about starting seeds indoors

I've talked to so many gardeners who are experienced at growing plants outdoors but hesitate to start seeds indoors. To me, starting seeds is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. It gets my hands in the soil (or at least the seed-starting mix) during the dark, cold days of late winter and early spring. And it's so amazing and rewarding to plant a seemingly lifeless seed and watch it sprout and grow. Here are answers to some of the hundreds of questions I've been asked about seed starting. When you see how easy it is, I hope you'll give it a try! ~Suzanne DeJohn

Diana here: Probably the most comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about seed starting that I've come across. But, of course, if you have more questions, just ask - we'll help! Link, below: