Why I’m Planting NO VEGGIES In May Right Now. Neither Should You!
With the gardening season in full swing, in May you have lots to do in your veggie garden: the first crops are ready, some need…
Seeds
5 Plant-Killing Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Seedlings and Transplanting Them in Your Garden
Yeah! The planting season is in full swing and you have lots of seedlings to transplant into your garden? Great news, but… You may end…
Dramatically Increase Your Onion Yield with This Little-Known Transplanting Technique
Growing onions from seed is as cost-effective as it is rewarding. Yet the process of transplanting them from a small plant pot to the garden…
6 Never-Fail Tips for Direct Sowing Seeds in the Garden for Optimal Success
I love starting seeds indoors, but planting Veg (and Flower) seeds directly in the garden also has its perks, especially for certain plants that thrive…
15 Veg Seeds you’d be Foolish Not to start in February (Don’t Miss Out!)
You heard that right, February is the perfect month to start and grow your seeds into seedlings. For some, it may be a bit early….
Thinning Carrots: Why When And How To Do Thin Them After Planting?
There are a lot of important points to consider when growing carrots: careful sowing, persnickety weeding, patience for slow germination, and then of course thinning….
How Often To Water Seedlings – Good Watering Practices For Seeds And Young Plants
The pots are filled and the seeds are lightly buried and gently packed in the perfect growing medium. Now comes the stressful part: am I…
Starting Tomatoes Off Right – When To Plant Tomatoes For A Successful Growing Season
Tomatoes are a delicate plant when it comes to frost. It is important to start your seeds late enough to avoid a late spring frost,…
The Beginner’s No-Fail Guide to Growing Herbs From Seed
Starting herbs from seed can be tricky, but the cost-saving benefits and increased choice of cultivars will make it worth your while! In theory, you…
How to Avoid the 10 Most Common Mistakes When Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds indoors can give you a head start on the gardening season and provide an earlier spring harvest, but it is a delicate process….