by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Lots of people are concerned about finding out exactly where their food is coming from, and with good reason. Similarly, health-conscious gardeners want to know exactly where the seeds they purchase are from, and what type of seeds … [Read more...]
How and Why to Harden Off Seedlings Before Moving Outdoors
If you are a gardener who wants to try growing from seed then you’ve come to the right place. This is a great practice that allows you access to a wide variety of plants to add to growing areas each season. It also allows you to immerse yourself in the entire process as a … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Damping Off
by Matt Gibson About Damping Off Damping off, or seedling disease, is a term used for the sudden death of new plant seedlings. It is usually caused by a fungal disease, most often by one of several root rots or molds. Seedlings that are affected by damping off often fail … [Read more...]
Hardening Off Plants: Common Reader Questions and Answers
by Erin Marissa Russell Wondering what cold acclimation is all about, and when, why, and how to follow the hardening off process? As a gardener, you don’t want to see your precious plants die shortly after they arrive from an online order or once they’ve grown from seeds into … [Read more...]
How and Why to Stratify Seeds (or use Scarification and Other Seed Treatments)
by Erin Marissa Russell Have you run across instructions to use hot or cold stratification or scarification but aren’t sure how and when to use these pre-planting treatments? Taking the time to learn these simple tricks and stratify seeds when directed can literally save a … [Read more...]