Planting Day

It's finally warm enough outside to plant something. Of course, the garden itself is still too wet from Monday's rain, but I'll start out with starting some seeds today. It may just be bought potting soil, but there's nothing like sticking your hands in a bunch of dirt and then scrubbing your nails later.
I know it's a little late to get my onions and lettuce started. Don't really care. This is when I'm able to do it and this is when I'm going to do it. Hopefully, this time, I'll actually get a harvest from my onions. I never seem to do it right. I know what I'm supposed to do and I've followed the directions. This time I'll do what feels right. I think I let it get too wet before. Or, I didn't dry them properly. Or I didn't wait long enough to harvest. Or, I planted them too close together. Whatever it is, I'll figure it out eventually.
Going to sow some herb seeds in my hanging baskets too. It'll be nice to have some inexpensive fresh herbs for my recipes. Too bad Dad and Mom are moving to Belgium. I hope too have some good tomatoes, fresh basil, and homemade mozzarella this year. One of Dad's favorites. Of course, going by the last couple of years, my tomatoes may not turn out at all. I hope so. The only kind of tomatoes the kids like are fresh grown garden tomatoes. Store bought just don't have the right flavor or texture. If I get some Romas this year, I'll make up some spaghetti and pizza sauce.
May try to take the chicks outside today and let them roam around the tilled garden. They're two weeks old now and getting too small for their brooder. I need to give them something to do rather than peck at each other. It'll be warm enough for them to be safe. Since this is the first year I'm raising chickens and they're living things, I'll follow the instructions as much as I am able. But I'll push it where I think it's best. We'll see what's best for these chicks for next time. If all goes well, I may not have to order chicks again. As long as these survive, there's enough hens, and my dog doesn't like chicken meat (yeah right). Although, I'm thinking of ducks or turkeys or guinea fowl for next year.