Longer days and sunshine create optimism and hope for new beginnings. Easter, Passover, and the spring solstice all symbolize renewal, transformation, and rebirth. With spring just around the corner, you may be antsy to cultivate your green thumb. While in some areas of North America garden planting is getting underway, in the Tetons, we have 2-3 months before we can direct sow annual vegetable plants or flowers without the threat of early frost. With our short season, high-altitude climate, you can kick off your garden season by starting seeds indoors for later transplanting. I usually wait until after Memorial Day to transplant and direct sow. Seed starting not only helps extend a short growing season, but also can be quite rewarding and economical since there is more variety and flexibility instead of relying on nursery stock. Driggs has a 4b USDA plant hardiness zone, so varieties that are quicker to mature, dwarf size, and more cold-tolerant are more suitable for our climate. To get started you need: soil, water, containers, and suitable seed.