Propagation: Here goes... Pretreatment: Starting the first seeds for 2013, 2 by

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Kathy, sounds good but I doubt the bookcases are made of real wood . I am familiar with Ikeas. Wood is not cheap so be careful. When you add plants it adds lot of weight on the bookcase. Be sure it is built to take it.

I have the same setup as Pfg with 48" x 12" shelves under 48" flourescent fixture. There are 3 shelves. The fixture hangs on chains from the shelf above. I can lower and raise them as the plants grow. The shelves are in my office. Then I have a plant stand with lights that I bought in the '80's and still works.

Photos from March 2012. This year I won't need all the space since I am not sowing that many irises and Daylilies for lack of gardne room. Edited to add that I placed aluminum foil on the wall for bounced light.

Pfg, your setup looks good. You will be busy planting in the spring.

This message was edited Feb 16, 2013 6:55 PM