Start seeds indoors 10 to 15 weeks before you plan on moving them into the garden. Plant onion seeds ¾” deep in a clean container filled with a well-drained potting or seed starting mix. Keep the mix moist and move the plants under artificial light or in a sunny w...
I grow all kinds of spices and herbs, and some of these reseed themselves.I divide my plants at the roots to make new plants. This works especially well for my lemon grass and tarragon. My gardening area is rather small, at most 400 square feet total.I sure do love eating the fruit ...
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...
HERBS & VEGGIES SHOP NOW FLOWER SEEDS SHOP NOW MICROGREENS SHOP NOW Carefully tending to your plants from the beginning invokes a sense of wonder in gardeners of all ages. This is especially true in New England, as our growing season is short. Other than cool-season crops, you’ll want to...
Starting seeds at home with seed trays is one way of doing it. But there are many ways to start seeds. So, I use a shelf, lights, and heating mats to start seeds and grow them inside until the weather is right for them to move outside. ...
Growing indoors just got super affordable and fun. In this post Bren Haas shares her experience growing lettuce and herbs hydroponically year-round. Read More » Starting Your First Home Garden From Seed No Comments One of the most rewarding thing a person can do is grow something fro...
I only want to grow plants that can be eaten: Vegetables, and herbs for seasoning food Requirement 2: Must be easy. Life is hard enough right now. I want plants that practically grow themselves. Requirement 3: Plants need to be able to grow in limited space. Tall is fine, wide can be...
Sow seed indoors 8 to 6 weeks before the last frost in spring then transplant seedlings to the garden when they are 4 weeks old and a few weeks before the last expected frost; peas can withstand a light frost. Direct sow peas directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked ...
Should you grow herbs from seeds or plants? Start with plug plants for faster results. Image:Christine Bird Many herbs germinate readily from seed – an easy and inexpensive way to get started. Early in the year (before May), it’s best to sow on a windowsill or under glass. Simply pl...
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