I’ve been procrastinating with getting my little hydroponic gardens done for weeks. Since the wind is whistling outside and the falling snow is blowing around, I decided today is the day. The last time I used them the plants didn’t do well, and I figured it was something to do with the water or nutrient solution. I finally realized that it wasn’t that at all; it was actually the fact that it was just too chilly where I had them set up. Today I put them on heat mats so will give everything a day to warm up and plant tomorrow. Maybe by then I’ll have decided what to plant. So here they sit, waiting for seeds. I will be planting a cherry tomato, some mixed greens, and maybe some broccoli. Aside from that, I’m really not sure. What would you plant?

I’ve nursed these non- leaf cuttings in water until they showed some new growth and today I transferred to soil. Updated- I’ve added pictures to show you what these cutting turned into.

I am far from an expert, in fact up until a couple of years ago, I labeled myself as a plant killer. But I am trying to learn and trying new things)) this is my little garden this time)) just some different veggies sprouts. I don’t even know what I will do with them, but it’s nice to see things growing from your hands))

I went grocery shopping today after my appointment and found this lonely jade sitting on a shelf. It’s funny how the other day I said I wanted one and today I found one. And the bonus: it was on sale. 😀 I’m going to have to find a spot for it so it doesn’t get moved around too much. Right now my window space is at a premium but new plant lights are on the way. @Donna Golden I know you have a jade, but does anyone else? Let me know in the comments.

I guess I could call it a between Christmas and Easter cactus, right? My daughter found some on sale after Christmas so I asked her to get me one. It had tiny buds on it when I got it that had all but dried up. I brought it home, put it in my office window (south-facing), gave it a good drink of water, and left it alone. Within a couple weeks it was getting some new leaf growth and more recently (to my amazement) flower buds. I do believe this one is going to have white flowers. One thing I’ve learned over the years is these guys don’t like to be disturbed. All too often they’re moved from one spot to another in homes as soon as they’re in full bloom, just so we can enjoy their beauty. Shortly after the relocation they start to drop blooms and buds. It’s simply their way of telling us to leave them alone. I had a beautiful pink one about 20 years ago…until the kitties decided it was a good place to sleep. Needless to say it wasn’t beautiful anymore; in fact they completely killed it. (They weren’t using it at a litter box, just liked to sleep in it.) Now that this one has its happy place that’s where it will live. I just hope the temporary move when my blinds are being installed doesn’t hurt him. Have you experienced something similar with these plants? Let me know in the comments below.