Tag: Seed Starting
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Christmas Tree Care Guide and Best Tree Options
Types of Christmas trees Christmas trees are an evergreen tree brought into the house for the holiday season. The most common Christmas trees are firs and spruces and some more unique options are cypress and junipers. The best trees have a conical shape, beautiful color, and a fresh, citrusy scent. Different varieties come with their…
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Protecting Plants During Winter
Do plants need winter protection? Winter is hard on any plants. It is a period when plants stop growing and focus on survival until spring comes again. Most perennial plants spend the winter hibernating in their roots and/or stems. Some plants are well adapted to cold weather, and usually don’t need added protection. They use…
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Planning a Fall Garden (and Planting it!)
Why Garden in Fall? Fall is a great time to grow vegetables, fruits, and plant trees and shrubs. In the fall the soil temperature is still warm, but the nights are cooler and encourage more growth. Water is not evaporating as fast and in many areas there is more rain falling. The cool weather also…
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Starting The Garden Early (Impatient Gardening)
I’m anxious to get my garden in the ground. There have been times when I have been so ready to grow things that I end up killing all my seedlings because I put them outside before a late frost hits. The thing is, my climate only has about 100 days of growing season. Certain plants…
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When Can I Plant My Seeds?
a guide to planting your seeds outdoors and tips on how to start the growing season early
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Spring Seed Starting Guide
While the winter storms are freezing our plants outdoors, the time to start seeds indoors for spring gardens is now. A few tips and the proper equipment will ensure that more of your seeds germinate and continue to grow, saving you money and time while you prep for the warmer weather ahead. Step 1: Start…
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