Seeds Straight From Your Fridge

In the New York Times, seeds that are viable from the shelf.  I wouldn't have guessed that it was easy to grow poppies from commercial poppy seeds.  Also, papayas and lychee.

Growing lemongrass

Inspired by the pineapple top we've started in a pot, I decided to try sprouting some lemongrass. I started a stalk in water in April, potting it after it sprouted some roots, and now it has several stalks and seems to be doing well. I'm not sure how soon full stalks will be harvestable, but it looks & smells great. I'm starting a second stalk. They'll live outside with the other herbs until there is a danger of freezing.