i went Back to the garden. not so cold. i turned the compost in the bin, which smelled to high heaven. i poured the leachate on the herbs, but it probably won't do much good so early in the season. i used the hoe to do some weeding around all the herbs. it looks like we lost rosemary over the winter, but that's it. i transplanted some bulbs from near the air conditioning unit and some daffodils that were coming up near where the sunflowers were last year. they got transplanted to the area where he have the hostas and lillies. i worked the soil very well underneath where they were to be planted and put a little organic fertilizer in the planting hole. so that should be adequate for the tranplant.
we should get some mulch for a few places and work on the butterfly garden first thing this season. and of course make a garden plan very soon.
did i mention i think the strawberry patch has had its run? well they are only supposed to last about 3-4 seasons and thats about what we got out of ours.
we'll have to come up with something to do there. there's only about 8 viable plants left.

I went to the garden today. It was sunny and cold. Noticed our strawberry patch looks pathetic. The herb patches need weeding, i'll probably go back this afternoon and get some of that done as I finally got all of my work from last semester finished and i have some free time.
i found a packet of seeds -- sweet pepper seeds from 2002. i remember the pepper was at least 4 x 4 x 6. it was gigantic.
I just bought some tomato seeds. cost was $17. Heres the descriptions from where i bought them, Tomatofest.com

*Brandywine
Probably the first heirloom to achieve "cult status" within the growing popularity of heirloom tomatoes. A pink, potato-leaf, Amish variety from the 1880’s. Years ago, seed saving was done by individuals who understood that the greatest thing they could pass on to the next generation was some of the treasured food plants that had sustained life and had proven their value. One such pioneer was a man named Ben Quinsenbury, who lived in Vermont. He died at the age of 95, passing on his legacy. The Brandywine was Ben’s favorite tomato. In years of my holding tomato tastings for chefs and tomato lovers, the Brandywine has always placed as one of the top three favorites. It is legendary for it’s exceptionally rich, succulent tomato flavor. Fruits are reddish-pink, with light, creamy flesh that average 12 ounces but can grow to 2 pounds.
Days: 80
Type: Heirloom
Size: Indeterminate
Late Season

*Carmello
The French Carmello is among the most productive tomatoes ever bred. It is popular in European markets because of it's exceptionally fine flavor. Bears large crops of heavy, juicy tomatoes with flavor that just doesn't stop. Another favorite because it consistently produces great tasting fruit, even in cooler weather. Good for slicing in salads, sautéed, or as an integral part of any dish.
Days: 75
Type: Heirloom
Size: Indeterminate
Mid Season

*Northern Lights
4-inch, round beefsteak , yellow-orange with red blush on bottom and red center. Wonderful intense flavor. Bears till frost.
Days: 55
Type: Heirloom
Size: Indeterminate
Early Season

*Omar’s Lebanese
A disease resistant, vigorous heirloom originating from a Lebanese hill town producing large, pink, irregularly-shaped beefsteak tomatoes. Fruits typically weigh 1 1/2 lbs. and can reach more than 3 lbs. A good boasting tomato with rich complex flavors.
Days: 80
Type: Heirloom
Size: Indeterminate
Late Season

*Dad's Barber Paste
4-inch long, meaty red, paste tomato with pronounced nipple on end. Verysweet flavors. A preferred sauce tomato.
Days: 86
Size: Indeterminate
Late Season

So i guess the day i get them, i'll sow them. then i'll go about seeing if i can get some space in the green house on the top of Old Science. otherwise i'll grow them in the living room.