Endless Winter

Another day, another slog across the frozen tundra of the erstwhile NCR (that's the North Country Riviera for those who only follow this blog occasionally).  It is hard to pretend spring will come when the 2 week forecast doesn't feature a day with temperatures above freezing.  It has been so cold in this area we haven't had to deal with the pothole plague many cities are facing.  However, when it does get a little warmer I'm sure we'll have our share.  I have definitely resolved to start some seedlings in my basement growing area this weekend.  It is already a little late for rosemary, but I have primed seed, so it is use it or lose it.  Celeriac, celery and some of the later blooming flowers are other candidates for early planting.  Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant are still a few weeks away from start dates.  There is always a temptation to start early, but with the cold weather outside, I am less enthusiastic than some prior years.