At last, the days stretch longer, and patches of sunshine brighten our spirits. I've begun the spring sowing ritual, though not without challenges—mice have been feasting, and the lingering chill has slowed germination. Last autumn taught me valuable lessons; the September cornflowers rushed through their cycle too quickly, so I'll shift to October or November plantings this year. My Daucus carota seedlings show promise, carefully positioned away from the Watership Down that