Nothing like the screeching and smell of a good old fashioned skunk fight ...

— Organic Gardener (@backyardorgani1) March 2, 2017

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— Organic Gardener (@backyardorgani1) March 3, 2017

My gardening wingman. Almost 6 months old Siegfried the German Shepherd ... pic.twitter.com/llmBwrTzs8

— Organic Gardener (@backyardorgani1) March 2, 2017

March 3rd .. Lettuce seedlings are cozy upstairs. But outside it's going to 8F . pic.twitter.com/DDkzb1dC5X

— Organic Gardener (@backyardorgani1) March 4, 2017

Over 2,000 peat seed starters ready for use !! ... https://t.co/5k1gahHlge pic.twitter.com/ibdu17hXKo

— Organic Gardener (@backyardorgani1) March 4, 2017

Lettuce seed started. Each started 1 week apart. Last once today .. https://t.co/5k1gahpJRE pic.twitter.com/PZhCsYVen0

— Organic Gardener (@backyardorgani1) March 4, 2017

Seed Orders For 2017 Outdoor Garden ... Part 2

This is part 2 of the post: Seed Orders For 2017 Outdoor Garden ... Part 1

I bought these seeds from Park Seed  Park Seed  during a sale and free shipping! They are Zinnias, Rudbeckia, Marigolds, Basil, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Coleus, Cosmos, Radish.

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Cilantro will be used to make pesto. cilantro pesto recipe

Basil will be used to make basil pesto. basil pesto recipe

Nasturtium will be used near the vegetables because they deter some pests and is a great tasting edible flower. Nasturtium .

Marigold will also be used because it looks good and deters some pests and attacks pollinators.
marigolds

Cosmos will be used to attract pollinators

Coleus will be used in shady areas.