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How To Properly Store Your Saved Seeds
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, you may have tried to purchase seeds for your garden and found them more challenging to find than ever before. As I discussed in a previous post, the good news is that there is still a healthy supply of seeds. And, with a few tips and tricks, you’ll […]
Seed Saving Part 4: Storing And Testing
Seeds, like all living things, have a lifespan. How long they last depends on factors including the seed variety and conditions during growth and processing. However, the way seeds are stored has an enormous impact on their vigor and longevity. Correctly preserving them will ensure your efforts to save seeds reaps long term rewards.
Growing Guide: How To Harden Off Your Plants
Taking cuttings and germinating seeds can be a stressful time for plants and growers alike. Find out how to alleviate most of the anxiety and make sure your plants are ready to take off when they hit the main grow room. In the beginning Starting a grow can be a daunting prospect. You may have […]
Treating Seeds And Seedlings With Sea Kelp Delivers Results In The Garden
Once we begin to get the hang of growing food in our home gardens, the next step is to incorporate various techniques to help them flourish and become even more productive. Success is dependant on getting the plants off to a strong start, and sea kelp can help with that. What Is Kelp? Kelp is […]
The Three Stages Of Flower – Understanding the Flowering Cycle
Every stage of a plant’s growth demands a specific, balanced mix of nutrients and minerals. Flowering is busy; a period when plants direct all of their energy and resources away from overall growth and focus on producing the best flowers and fruits possible.
Turning Suckers Into Free Tomato Plants
Getting something new out of something old is always satisfying, especially when it comes to tomato plants. After pruning your existing crop of its suckers, save some of them from the compost heap and start new plants with them! Saving Suckers It’s very easy to do. I learned about the technique in Growing Tomatoes: Your […]
Take Action On The First Annual Plant A Seed Day
For the first time, a national campaign takes place this week encouraging children, teachers, and families to invest in a greener, healthier future by planting a seed. The hope is that Plant a Seed Day will teach kids that growing real food is both powerful and essential. Launched by Kimbal Musk and Big Green, Plant […]
Seeds That Need An Early Start In The Growing Season
Fellow gardeners, the growing season is very near. By now, you’ve likely decided what you want to grow and have already selected your seeds. Gather your tools and roll up your sleeves, because it’s already time to give some of your future plants the start they need to flourish. The following are just some of […]
The Planting by the Moon Myth
Indoor hydroponic gardening is still not a mainstream idea, although most people eat hydroponic lettuce regularly. Many even have a traditional outdoor garden, yet the idea of growing food or medicine in their basements has never really crossed their minds.
Grow Rosemary Indoors
The best tasting and most beneficial herbs are always freshly cut. Learn how to grow rosemary indoors using hydroponics or in containers for the best results. HISTORY A delightful herb with something to offer just about everyone, Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean region. Arriving in England with the Romans, the plant thrived just as well as in […]