Garden Wisdom Blog

A Rap on Soil By Mel Lions Gardeners have always understood the value of healthy, rich soil. They take great…

Have you ever tried planting tiny seeds only to find they had washed away when you watered them? Have you…

Our agricultural ancestors discovered long ago that when some crops were planted near others, each thrived more than the same…

Planting milkweed seeds can be challenging if you are not aware of some key planting requirements for milkweed. We have…

Learning how to grow beans from seed can be simple, fun, and a great activity for kids. Growing beans from…

How to Plant Melon Seeds Melon seeds are a diverse group of seeds with a wide range of colors, shapes,…

Use our Vegetable Container Size Chart (included within the body of this post below) to finally know what pot sizes you…

When choosing the best soil for outdoor potted plants, it is helpful to know what kinds of soil are available…

To know what to add to the soil, you must first understand what you are missing! One of the most…

Growing Peppers from Seeds Growing peppers from seeds is a fun and economical way to produce a diverse crop of…

How to Grow Broccoli from Seed We love the flavor of freshly picked broccoli from the garden. Learning how to…

Vegetables to Plant in the Summer Don’t miss out on vegetables to plant in the summer! Even though planting vegetables…

How to Grow Lettuce from Seed Growing lettuce from seed in your garden is rewarding and super easy! With our…

How to Grow Celery from Seed Growing celery from seed is a rewarding experience because once you know how to…

How to Grow from Cabbage Seeds Cabbage seeds are easy to plant and produce a succulent and delicious head of…