Slowwww Food

About a week ago I picked up a few packs of seeds.

I planted them in a little propagator in our kitchen.

And slowly, very slowly, they have come to life.  

Sometimes I think maybe I am far too impatient to ever really be a gardener.

And other times I think it's the most exciting thing ever.

Look....

This little seedling will hopefully produce tons of golden tomatoes for me by summer.

And these carrots are coming along ever so nicely.

And look at this beauty!  

I searched high and low for tomatillos last summer - 

I LOVE them in salsa, but I couldn't find them in England.

Who knew they would sell tomatillo seeds at the garden center?!

I can't wait till they're ripe and ready for the picking.

This cute little guy wants to be a basil plant when he grows up.  

He'll be perfect match for my summer tomatoes.  

I've also planted mint, strawberries, eggplant, and peppers.  

But they're trying my patience a little more and

 haven't all decided to pop their heads up from above the soil just yet.  

I'm not sure whether I have a green thumb or not 

- this is the first time I've been really invested in any plants.

I just can't wait to see what summer brings.  

It is one of my goals in life to be as self sufficient as possible, 

(....maybe I was Amish in a past life... nah)

and I think growing your own food is very exciting and special.  

It really makes you respect all the hard work that goes into growing food.

I also like the idea that this is the most seasonal, local, organic food I can get my hands on.  

It's fantastic!

Are you growing anything?  

If you haven't started yet it's not too late! 

 Go get yourself some seeds!

But hurry, summer will be here before we know it....