I’ve never had much luck growing forget-me-not flowers. So before I sowed my seeds this year, I turned to my aunt for expert gardener advice.

Mix them with sand, then sow them in soil that you’ve loosened up, she said.

So, I’ve done that. Plus I’ve put a daily reminder in my calendar to moisten them. Now I’m on forget-me-not watch. Hoping I’ll spot some shoots in the 1-3 week period it’s supposed to take them to germinate.

My seed packets are old, so I won’t be too disappointed if they fail to grow. At least I know I’m getting them off to a good start this year.