WOW!!!! I guess I forgot to check the box about replies to this thread *blush*... oops! You guys are seriously too funny ya know that? And about that spelling mistake? I didn't even notice it and probably wouldn't have if you didn't reply with the correction.. ;-) I have the AHS website bookmarked as well as the Delaware Valley page... as far as I can tell that's the one closest to me as the other is in or near Pittsburg. I live just outside of a tiny little town called Yellow House. It's about 5 minutes west of Reading, PA. I just LOVE it out here in the country... I'm close to Amish country but haven't seen any buggies yet. Anyways, thanks to EVERYONE who replied and posted info links... I was planning on visiting Manatawny Daylily Gardens which is about a mile or two from my house. :-D I guess we should start up a club called DA? (daylilies anonymous) LOLOL I already have the Lily Auction website bookmarked as well as about 30 or so others.... just ask my hubby.. I've been staying up till 3-4am reading and looking at all the pretty flowers... my housework is suffering... my pets are ignored.. except my one outdoor kitty who follows me EVERYWHERE and will probably be my garden helper... he was laying in between the rows in my newly planted veggie garden... I know, I know... a little late in the year but things are happening quickly out there now... I might just have to have a little farm stand of my own when everything ripens!! :-O I told DH not to plant so many melons, watermelons, pumpkins and cukes... or lettuce, carrots and green onions... I'll be overwhelmed with them ... I just know it!! Thanks again for all the replies... and sorry for not replying sooner. ttfn Mystic. (sitting her still laffing from the responses)

C'mon, now, you know you want to do it.....stop standing on the edge of the pool and dipping your toe into the water....just close your eyes and jump right in. Either you'll sink or you'll swim, and I'm betting you'll swim. Starting seeds is just like learning to swim or ride a bike or sew a straight seam....the only way to learn how to do it is to plunge in and give it a try. Starting seeds isn't rocket science. It isn't molecular biology. It is a natural process. Seeds start themselves all the time with no help from us....that's where all the wildflowers come from, you know. As far as I know, there are not any garden fairies, elves or gnomes rushing around all the prairies, woodlands, roadsides, pastures or meadows secretly planting seeds at night. So, if the seeds are able to sprout and grow with no help from us, why worry about how they'll perform when they do have help? Put your seed starting soil in pots or flats or paper cups or whatever you're going to use. Most likely the seed-starting mix is dry, so wet it down thoroughly (because of the peat content it may resist absorbing water at first if it is very dry in the bag) and then let it dry for a day or two so that it is nice and moist but not soppy or soggy. Plant your seeds as directed on the back of the package. Some seeds must be covered completely with soil in order to germinate, while others need to be surface-sown because light makes them germinate more quickly. Seed packets should give you the planting depth for each type of seed you're starting, so just do what those packets say. Water lightly after planting to ensure good seed to soil contact. Keep seed-starting mix evenly moist but not overly wet and not overly dry. Do not feed newly emerging seedlings with fertilizer. Keep your seedings under lights from 12 to 16 hours a day. Keeping the light on them 24/7 will not speed up their growth and likely will slow it down. Plants, like people, need their beauty sleep. The worst thing that will happen is that some seeds won't sprout or some will sprout and die or, horror of all horrors, every seed will sprout, live a little while and die. So what? That's why LOTS of seeds come in those packets---so you can start over as needed. I don't consider a veggie or flower variety really broken in and suitable for our garden until I've killed it a few times. So, whatcha waitng for????? Gardening is not a destination....it is a journey....so take the plunge and begin your journey. One of these days you'll think back to the time you were all set to start seeds and just couldn't quite take the plunge....and you'll smile to yourself and think "Oh what a silly goose I was"....or something to that effect. Once upon a time every single one of us started seeds for the very first time ever and we all survived and, thankfully, so did some of our seedlings. The journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step. Take that step. And, in case you're worried we'll laugh at you if you "do something dumb"....oh, please, give us credit for being kinder than that. We'll never laugh at you.....but we'll laugh (or cry) with you as needed. Dawn

Jasdip, These were the other threads. The cookalongs. I know I said tried and true, but this is what I was thinking of...

Oh how I wish!!! I woke up really achy and would have loved to hang out on the couch all day. We had things to do in Ames, so I figured if I got going I would feel better. Did get some Christmas gifts and found other things....so that was great! Got home and took a great nap...until we got a political call - SURPRISE -! "/ Did some laundry and got the worst back ache!!! Didn't matter what I did, it was just killing me! Couldn't understand what I had done to my back, when suddenly...I got a familiar 'twinge' and realized it was another darn kidney stone moving!!!!! ARGH The back ache was higher than 'normal'. Finally the pills kicked in and I went to bed. Just achy again this morning. So, who knows when it will decide to move and HOPEFULLY make its appearance in my Very clean toilet (I always make sure and clean MY toilet so if I pass one, I can go for it...yes, I generally save them to pass onto the Dr. when I see her...this one will be #20!!) Sorry to ramble! LOL