Basic Plant Needs

     It's like the old John McCutcheon song, 'Kindergarten Wall' says, "remember the seed in the little paper cup, first the root goes down and then the plant grows up!" And more importantly, all good gardeners remind you that seeds WANT to grow. Plants want to live -- but they do need a bit of tending to if they are to flourish. 
     We must keep this at the forefront of our daily plans -- as I had tried to do in the new year-- water the plants first thing in the morning. This mantra helped me start cherry tomatoes by the flat -- and at that pace we were on our way to other starts to provide the foundation of our Spring garden. But alas, here we are...three days after the dreaded sinus migraine of 2023.... the 2 days I was down..the 2 days I couldn't sleep, eat, or breathe well. And watering plants was the least of my concern...and I forgot to ask for help.  
     The starts are no longer. The dirt was dryer than coop dust. 
Moral of the story -- keep waking up remembering to hydrate your body, soul, AND your seedlings. Let someone else in your circle know your plans too! Help is a simple ask away.