Author name: Gord Wilson

I’m Gord, a Canadian gardener and homesteading blogger who shares simple, practical tips along with real experiments and honest lessons to help you grow better food at home.

Full grown radishes ready to be harvested.

How to Grow Radishes From Seed to Harvest (Fast 3–4 Week Guide)

Radishes are one of the fastest vegetables you can grow and one of the most rewarding. If you’re wondering how to grow radishes from seed, the short answer is: plant seeds ½ inch deep in loose soil, keep the bed evenly moist, and you’ll usually be harvesting in about 3-4 weeks. This post may contain […]

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Soil Blocking for Seed Starting: Why It’s Better for You and Your Plants

The first year we started our garden from seed, we used just about every container imaginable. Egg cartons, plastic pots, yogurt cups, even toilet paper rolls. After a few growing seasons, I remember thinking, “There has to be a better way to do this.” That search eventually led me to soil blocking. Now, after using

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