Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned pro, sooner or later, the seed starting bug will probably bite. Gardeners start seeds for a variety of reasons – to get a head start on a short growing season or to grow that obscure heirloom tomato they remember from grandma’s … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Damping Off
Did all of your seedlings start to wither and die? Or did your seeds never germinate? It might be that damping off is to blame. Starting seeds yourself is a great way to save money, and when you start your own seeds, you usually have a greater number of plant varieties to … [Read more...]
Start Your Summer Garden in January with Winter Sowing
Want to get your summer garden started early? How about December or January? You don't need grow lights, shelving, heated seed mats, or even space indoors. You don't need an expensive greenhouse either. All you need is some milk jugs! It's a system that's so … [Read more...]
Using Seedling Mats for Seed Germination Temperature
Starting your own plants from seeds is a great way to save money in the garden, but it's not always easy getting the right balance. Seeds need ample amounts of light, water, oxygen and temperature to germinate and grow. Too little or too much of any of these things and … [Read more...]
What Does Plant Hardiness Mean?
Read any plant labels or gardening books and you'll hear the word "hardy" thrown around frequently in reference to plants. But, what is hardiness, and what does it mean to you as a gardener? A basic definition of hardiness is a plant's ability to withstand cold winter … [Read more...]
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