It might be in the single-digits outside, but I know Spring is coming. I know this because I have my seed catalogues. I’m putting the finishing touches on this year’s order; the seeds are chosen, but I have to determine what other seed-starting supplies I need. Within the month, I should be waiting for seeds to sprout.

Short of flying to a desert spa, it’s the surest way to get through February.

This year’s order will be mostly vegetables, with just enough flowers to fill the planters on my deck and patio. Even those planters will hold a lot of veggies this year; I’m thinking of some beautiful mixtures of chard and kale and other edible greens, possibly with (edible) nasturtiums.