Hi, I winter sow most of my seeds. I have already started some (perennials). I do annuals around late march. I use miracle potting soil with time release fertilizer in it. so, I never fertilize. When they get big enough I transplant out. Very easy. If you havn't heard of winter sowing --check the winter sowing forum FAQS.
Duane

I've had a lot of success with the winter sowing method, too. It's almost foolproof! And it's a fun forum with lots of very nice, helpful people.

I winter sow. No luck. Everything comes up and just sits there. That's why I think it's about timing. Really...I'm looking for someone whose timing I can match.

I would think you need to specify what you are growing. I'm starting tomatoes around Feb. 15 but I have tunnels to set them out in so couldn't start them that soon otherwise. I have some perennials that need chilling to sprout and ought to have them sowed already but don't. Join the club. When are people starting sweet peas and are they direct sowing or what?

They say sweet peas don't germinate well in cold, damp soil & recommend soaking them indoors to pre-sprout them, them plant the germinating peas outdoors. Yes?

It definitely helps hearing who is starting what when, doesn't it? My space is limited indoors so I start only the things that really benefit from a head start, and even then I start them late enough so they're not HUGE before I plant them out.

I was planning on posting a thread on who is starting what (in to *active* growth) so hopefully folks will chime in there so we can all hear about who is starting what.

Take care,
Grant