Seed Catalogs Galore

Once again it is time to think about the seeds and plants we want to try for the upcoming growing season.  Decisions on what to grow and what to try are never easy to make.  I have a gardening journal where I write down the varieties of vegetables and seeds we plant each year.  This comes in handy when I am looking at my new catalogs.  Every year I purchase my regulars, ( vegetable and flower seeds that I trust and that produce well),  however I am always looking to try something different.  
Last year I was given a start of a fig tree, we were so surprised it had so many figs.  This is a tree I probably would have never tried if it were my decision, however I am so glad we received such a nice gift.  
As I ponder over the beautiful photos of  vegetables and flowers in these catalogs I always wonder if I can get the same result.  Here are a few things to consider when purchasing seeds.
* Consider what each plant needs. 
water, sunlight, soil conditions, and length of harvest.  
* Consider how pest and disease resistant the variety is.
Certain strains of vegetables are more susceptible to things such as root rot or other diseases.
* Space
Make sure you have enough room in your garden to grow the variety of vegetable you are looking at.  

Curl up by the fire, grab your seed catalogs and start planning.