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	02/25:  There are four types of flower seedlings in my basement.  All are from seeds I gathered last fall.  I planted them just last week, during the Cancer moon.  The other flower seeds I planted are from a variety of previous seasons of viability.  I'm not sure if any of them will sprout but I plan on rattling for them tomorrow morning.    Please NOTE: the next new moon represents a half-lunar cycle of optimum benefit for those in the Northeast who want to maximize their official growing season.  Just one long double-bulb grow light fixture and two full flats of sowing space yields a lot of fresh green spirit energy! This year my time and space considerations are at a premium.  As I move the Sparkling Lotus message and healing meditations into the larger world, I also move myself away from last year's prime luxury of unlimited time in my gardening space.    I planted just one flat's worth of seedlings.  When more emerge, I will fill a second flat with the most viable transplants.  The rest will merge back with Mother at the Gaia altar.  It's not-quite-pictured as the background on the site directory page. 02/05:  Here in sparkling lotus-land, we're preparing for our first Underground Greenhouse plantings.  It's exciting to contemplate new green life even as the storm clouds gather for fresh snowfall.  I still have some rose campion seeds left for barter or free will gift.   Let me know if you would like some.  A lot of my lucky long distance students are digging and planting even as I sit here warming myself by a fire.  Some are transplanting and a few are reaping delicious harvests!  Below image shows recent snowfall as well as a new spirit loop. It's seed catalog season!!! Grab your pens, your wish-lists-in-progress, your reading glasses and start dreaming!   In case you're looking for some new or re-connected inspiration, I've added contact points for some of my favorite catalogs.   'full service' gardening focus: The Cook's Garden Fedco Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Lovely Heirloom and Organic Seeds of Many Kinds: Seed Sanctuary Seeds of Change Planting Seeds Project Exceptional Flowers: Select Seeds Antique Flowers JOIN Acey's flower medicine discussion group covering all aspects of phytochemical and electrical healing properties and their practical/evolutionary applications. Visit the informative Hermit's Grove website and read the extensive seed catalog reviews.