Winter sowing is the only reason us cold climate gardeners should be starting seeds in January and February. Whether you need to plant something to lift the winter blues or just want to try something different, this is a great way to get a little jolt of good gardening endorphins at a time when they’re…
If you’re like me, you’ve been buried in seed catalogs for the last few weeks, completely overwhelmed by the tens of thousands of possibilities concealed within those flimsy pages. I’ve since buttoned up my orders, mostly. There may be a few more stragglers in there but for the most part it’s done and I’m really…
Direct sowing flower seeds is about the easiest and most budget friendly way to get a mass of flowers all season long with very little effort. It’s incredible just how much you get from a tiny $3 pouch of seeds. And I think it’s a great way for a new gardener to get their feet…
I live in the Chicago area, which more or less means I could start the day in a bikini and end it in a snowsuit. Case in point…on April 25, it was 73 degrees F, on April 27 it was snowing. Yes, snowing. On April 28, the rain was relentless and the thermometer barely reached…
When I decided to grow my veggie garden from seed this year, I realized I’d have to spend a little time thinking about a seed starting schedule. But I’m a pantser which basically means I’m most comfortable flying by the seat of my pants. Plotters have a predetermined path which I find incredibly blah. But…
As the saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” After receiving a box full of seeds from All America Selections, I was inspired to come up with a plan to build an affordable seed starting rack. My seed collection is about to outgrow it’s current accommodation – an air-tight metal box I bought at…
