Not long ago, I shared with you photos of James getting my seedlings started for spring sprouting and eventual transplanting. I promised updates along the way.

As promised, update No. 1: Several seeds have sprouted!

Such starts may not be a biggie to some, but to black-thumbed me, that many sprouts—plus others I didn't photograph—are a sure sign of good things to come.

Gardening wisdom in Colorado goes that you wait until after Mother's Day before putting any plants in the ground or outdoor containers as many our worst snowstorms historically happen in April. So wait until Mother's Day I will. Which means, I hope, I'll have even scads more seedlings for sticking in the ground once it's safe and sound to do so.