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...]
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...]
Starting Seeds
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...]