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Hello everyone! Am I the only one who has trouble starting those tiny, tiny seeds? I have tried to start creeping thyme and common oregano from seed several times (in pots), and I just can't seem to find the right balance of water once the little things germinate. I live in the High Desert of So Cal and have to start seeds outdoors, as my home has very low light (built as it was in the 1800's- without air conditioning they planned for these hot desert days with deep eaves and shade porches all the way around).(I've been trying to start them in pots because I want to use them as part of my landscape rather than in my kitchen garden. The only way I can get green in my yard is to use highly fragrant things that the many little desert cottontails, chipmunks, kangaroo rats and ground squirrels and jack rabbits-[although I've never actually SEEN one of those long legged beauties nibbling]. I'm about to break down and start them in the garden and then hope I can divide and transplant at some point, but...)Anyway, I simply cannot find the right balance. I always seem to parch them or drown them. Any tips?
(I've been trying to start them in pots because I want to use them as part of my landscape rather than in my kitchen garden. The only way I can get green in my yard is to use highly fragrant things that the many little desert cottontails, chipmunks, kangaroo rats and ground squirrels and jack rabbits-[although I've never actually SEEN one of those long legged beauties nibbling]. I'm about to break down and start them in the garden and then hope I can divide and transplant at some point, but...)
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