It's What's Up Wednesday!

And we’re making a change. You probably noticed that this missive was not in your inbox bright and early this morning. 

It’s always a bummer to have a new piece go up on a Wednesday and not have it included in that week’s WUW.

So, we’re sending out WUW a little later on Wednesday mornings to ensure new pieces make it in. 

Now is a great time to start planning for planting out your seedlings and the impending gardening season. So we're going to look at some things you need to do to get ready and some the tools you'll need for an abundant summer. 

This is everything I use to start seeds. (The grow lights are a bargain and top notch. I bought another set to put under my kitchen cabinets in the corner, so I can grow lettuce and herbs on my countertop.)

If you want an incredible assortment of vegetable varieties, but don't want to or have the room to start your own seeds, buying them online is a great alternative.

When I first heard of a hori hori gardening knife, I thought they were all hype and the fad would pass. Then I bought one and had my mind changed for me. It's the only hand tool I need to garden with. 

Buy one pair of hand pruners and if you care for them properly, you'll never need to replace them. 

Here's how to care for them properly. 

And if we're going to get ready for gardening, we should probably prep for canning, too. 

Any experienced canner will tell you the time to get jars is before the canning season is in full swing.