Alpine Strawberries - Growing Seedlings

The winter this year in Boston was not as brutal as the one we had the previous year, but in fear that my alpine strawberries would not return - I started a new batch from scratch.

Jack Frost's (Hopefully) Last Hurrah

I should not be surprised to see snow in Boston this late in February. I guess spring is not as close as I originally thought. Anyhow, boy was I excited to have my new "portable" green house to cover up my carrots, flowers, and alpine strawberries. No - I'm not expecting strawberries any time soon; however, a number of alpine strawberry plants managed to stay green through this past winter.

If you find yourself needing a portable green house check out Christmas Tree Shop for this little light weight beauty. Only $30 or so!

Alpine Strawberries Growing at Last!!



Alpine Strawberry Seedlings

 I was thrilled to find that after a month of germination the Renee's Garden Alpine strawberries began to show some green. I can now see tiny green plants the size of pins. This is very encouraging and leaves me questioning whether the berries growth is simply slowed due to our cold weather in Boston. Regardless, I am still a long way from this plant bearing fruit.

Plastic Bag Greenhouse

My Botanical Interests Marketmore cucumbers have been doing well. I've been steadily transplating them from the germination tray into 4 inch pots. I found that the 4 inch pots dried up verry quickly so I've been putting a plastic bag over the small pots to keep moisture & heat in.