As an organic gardener, I try to grow as much as possible from seed. Not only is it more cost-effective, but it also gives me full control over the varieties I plant, ensuring no GMO crops sneak into my garden. Plus, saving seeds year after year is a rewarding practice that keeps my garden self-sustaining. […]
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If you’re feeling behind on seed starting, you’re not alone. Every spring we hear from gardeners who look at the calendar and wonder if they’ve already missed their chance. The truth is, timing matters, but being “late” doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Some crops simply must be started indoors, even if you’re getting a
Late Starting Seeds? These 4 Crops Still Need to Be Started Indoors Read More »
April means we have one month until the gardening season is officially underway. May is so close we can taste it! Let’s prepare the garden beds and start sowing those plants that like a little bit of cold. There’s a few plants you can start now, indoors or by direct sowing. Either way, let’s get
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One of the most common questions gardeners ask, especially when starting out, is whether it’s better to grow plants in raised garden beds or containers. Both methods work, and both have real advantages. The right choice depends on your available space, long-term plans, budget, and what you actually want to grow. In this guide, I’ll
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As gardeners, we eagerly await spring, counting the days until we can get our hands in the soil. However, what if there was a way to start your vegetable garden in the dead of winter? Enter winter sowing! A simple, low-maintenance method that allows you to start hardy vegetable crops outdoors in mini-greenhouses made from
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