It seems winter is not my favorite time to discuss gardening....thus, the November to February break. But of course, the seed catalogs are beginning to find their way to our mailboxes and the planning begins! Those lucky enough to have a greenhouse, are lining up the peat pots with the right soil mix and making sure last years roots are sifted out and swept away. The angle of the sun is changing and the days are getting longer here in the Northwest. The gardening blood is starting to awaken and flow at the first glimpse of tulip leaves poking up toward the sunlight....even though it is way too early for their adventure. Always....after every winter...there is spring.