Self-portrait Tuesday: Seedlings

I actually sat down to blog a bit about my seedlings and then randomly remembered it's Tuesday.  So there's my portrait.  A pillar of decorum, that's what I am.

Anywho, this is the first year I've started some of my garden veggies from seed.  I'm surprised at how easy it's been so far!

I put them in the office, and apart from a few pokes from curious, chubby fingers, the seedlings have done quite well. 

I have three types of peppers, two types of heirloom tomatoes, and some rosemary that I wasn't sure would grow since the seeds were kinda old.  The rest of the stuff for my garden I'll just buy as starters in a few weeks.  I thinned them out today; the ones in the cups are a few that I thought I'd try to save for friends.  Because nothing says friendship like free garden starters.  (Hint hint to anyone out there who'd like to trade. ;)

I also have some things in my herb window I'm trying to grow.  I thought I'd try some parsley and sage.  So far... nothin'.  Which is weird because I always have success in this window.  Maybe these seeds are just taking an extra long time to get to work.

I can't wait to get out in the dirt.  One of the things I love most about Indiana is that just about anything grows here and grows well.  Seriously - the dirt is so rich and dark and forgiving.

Anyone else starting on their gardens?