As much as I love winter, I am always excited about Spring. Starting seeds is always a sure sign that Spring is right around the corner. I usually have my garden plan set for the year and look forward to moving ahead. I love to do my planning during the cold days of winter, with a cup of tea in hand and a gardening catalogues or three. I have two ways to get seed in the ground. The … [Read more...]
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Containers for Seed Starting
It won't be long until I can start planting the first seeds of the year. I can't wait - I always get itchy to get my hands in some dirt. I begin to dream of being in the garden, working the soil and being in the sun. For now I have to content myself with starting seeds indoors. Part of the process is getting my hands on containers for seed starting. What containers to use for seed … [Read more...]
Make A Personalized Seed Starting Schedule
At this time of year, my mind starts to fixate on seeds for the upcoming garden. Not that I can do anything about it; it is way too early for me to get any seedlings started indoors. I do, however, check my seed starting schedule to see when I can get those first seeds started. Sometimes I will feed my urge and start some perennial flower seeds and … [Read more...]
How to Harvest Spinach Seeds
Here's how to harvest spinach seeds from spinach plants growing in your garden! Can you save Spinach Seeds? Yes! Saving spinach seeds is something we do every year! As long as you grow heirloom or open pollinated seed, you can save spinach seeds from this years harvest to plant next year. I like using a lot of spinach in smoothies for breakfast and so we always grow a couple of rows. We eat … [Read more...]
How to Grow Peppers From Seed
Learn how to grow peppers from seed, and grow your own hot and sweet peppers in pots or the garden. Peppers are a great vegetable to grow, whether you grow sweet peppers in the garden or grow hot peppers in containers on your patio or balcony. And, peppers are easy to grow, which is a bonus. Here are some tips for starting pepper plants from seed. How to Grow Peppers from Seed You are always … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cabbage
Looking for a guide that teaches everything you'll need to know about how to grow cabbage? Keep reading to find out how to grow cabbage from seed, when to transplant cabbage seedlings, how to harvest cabbage, and more! Cabbage is a great crop to grow for its dense heads of outer leaves that are great for salads, coleslaw, stir fry dishes, and more. It's also fairly easy to harvest and store your … [Read more...]
How to Transplant Tomato Plants
Learn how to transplant Tomato plants - and why it's important to transplant tomato seedlings! Whether you start tomato plants from seed, or you purchase tomato plants at the nursery, it's important to transplant them again before planting them outside in your vegetable garden. Unless you buy tomato plants in 2 … [Read more...]
Planning A Vegetable Garden
Planning a vegetable garden? Take into account what your family likes to eat - read on for our best gardening tips. Winter and early Spring is the perfect time of year to finalize plans for the gardens. Planning a vegetable garden is an important part of being able to ensure having enough food in the cold room for the winter. This planning is just one of the things I love about … [Read more...]
How to Save Pea Seed for Planting Next Year
You can easily save pea seed to plant next year! Here's how... Who doesn't love to eat fresh garden peas? There's nothing like snapping a ripe pea pod right off the vine, opening the pod and grabbing a handful of peas to eat. Peas are so easy to grow and it's also really easy to start seed saving to sow the following year. We grow lots of sweet peas so we will have lots for eating … [Read more...]