How to Start Fall Vegetable Seeds For the most productive cool-season garden (September-March), you need to start your fall vegetable seeds as early as August! Beginning in August can be challenging as we face our hottest and driest weather in … Read More
Growing Carrots from Seeds
Growing Carrots from Seeds Growing carrots from seeds can be challenging, but once you have a few tricks mastered, you can easily grow carrots year-round in Zones 9 and 10. Tips for Growing Carrots from Seeds When growing carrots from … Read More
Growing Cucumbers from Seed
Growing cucumbers from seed can be easy and fun when armed with a bit of knowledge. Here you will learn how to grow cucumbers from seed, what types of cucumbers are available to you, how to grow cucumbers in containers, … Read More
Successful Seed Germination
Do you ever find planting seeds, also known as seed germination, to be tricky? You’re not the only one. Although seed germination can seem somewhat difficult, planting seeds is an essential skill for the avid gardener. Luckily, seeds only need … Read More
Direct seeding for success
How to Plant From Seeds Planting seeds directly into the ground is called direct seeding. Direct seeding successfully can be challenging if you do not know a few important factors about seed starting. Conversely, if seeds are given ideal soil conditions, most … Read More
Planting Seeds for Beginners
Planting Seeds for Beginners Planting seeds in your own vegetable garden might sound like a difficult task but the age-old tradition is probably easier than you think. While in recent generations planting gardens by purchasing “starts” has become very popular, … Read More
How to Start Seeds Indoors
If you’re learning how to start seeds indoors, consider varieties of tomatoes, peppers, onions, perennials, and some annual flowers. These crops can benefit from an early start indoors, especially if you live in an area with short, warm seasons. Starting … Read More