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The first year of gardening will be the most work as far as research, building, preparing, etc. I have been reading blogs and forums for the past few weeks trying to learn as many helpful tips on successful gardening as I can. I just ordered my organic vegetable and herb seeds Monday a...
Starting herbs from seed allows you the freedom to pick and choose the most interesting varieties. The websiteBotanical Interestsis a great source to find unique herb seeds. They carry organic and untreated flower, vegetable, and herb seeds that you just won’t find in the local home improveme...
From May onwards you can sowherb seedsdirectly outdoors into containers or your veg plot. It’s best to sow crops like parsley and coriander fortnightly, to ensure a regular supply. If you want to grow from seed, I suggest parsley, coriander, chives and basil – you’ll need a regular s...
Consider both the size and types of veggies you wish to grow as well as your cooking and eating preferences when making this decision. Some seeds can be easily germinated indoors while transplants should be started as soon as the weather warms up; for those using seeds indoors as opposed to...
the-herb-guide Kitchen gardens aren’t built in a day; trust us–we know. So when you’re starting one and just getting into the mix of things, it’s best to start with easy growers. Mint is a good option. So are basil, parsley, and beans. You can also go with lettuce, eggplan...
Winter sowing allows me to actually begin gardening in the winter, but without really dealing with the nastiness of winter. I plant the seeds indoors, and then just pop them outside and let nature do the rest. It's also a great STEM project for the kids to do when they get bored over...