Starting seeds under grow lights in the dark of winter for the spring teaches lessons on balance.
With only 24 hours in a day, what we do with our time requires us to choose between this activity and that; between work and rest; between screentime or sleep; between making a scratch-cooked meal or fast food. Because making decisions is stressful, we revert to habits.
“We’ve always done it this way.” We read the instructions. We fill the flat with our usual growing mix. We sprinkle the seeds into the tray. We water copiously.
It is always exciting to see the first greening appear as the seeds germinate. If we water too much, the seedlings drown or are overtaken with mould. If we water too little, the tiny roots are unable to find the sustenance they need and the seedlings die. If we find the right balance, we are rewarded with a tray of greenery – a promise for the coming season.
When it all works, it seems so simple.
Balance.
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