I know that this first year of experience isn't over yet; germinated seedlings are not in flowerbeds growing yet, but I have learned a few things and will make a note in my gardening journal. Don't use styrofoam coffee cups, as they tend to dry out quickly. Cold drink cups is still debatable. Use only milk jugs and liter soda bottles(clear) Paint any brightly colored milk crates that hold milk jugs a color to blend in with house siding so they won't appear so obvious. I will number the milk jugs and date them outside with common name only. This should also match my written/computer records. I think if I do it that way, it will be easier for me to keep up with what has not germinated and what has. Of course, plant ID tags inside the jugs/soda bottles.
Maybe notate on my written/computer record what crate they are in. Now I will have to figure out how to mark the crates so I'll know which was planted first. I'm sure I'll figure out some other things to change to make things go faster in the planting process. Oh, I'm not totally happy with Miracle Grow potting mix..if I can find Promix..splurge for it.
