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Don’t Make These Common 7 Indoor Seed Starting Mistakes

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Depending on where you live and what plants you are growing, it is getting close to seed starting time. I love this time of year, when I can start plants indoors to transplant them lovingly into my spring garden. Seed starting time means that garden planting time is just around the corner. No matter when seed starting time is for you, the tips below will help you avoid some common mistakes so that you can give your plants the best start possible.

Solve These Common Garden Problems with Cinnamon

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

While TV advertisements and mainstream gardening advice would have you believe that all sorts of chemicals are required to manage issues in your garden, we think otherwise. A holistic approach often works best – preventing any toxic side effects and also saving you money. Here is how you can enjoy the superpower of cinnamon in your garden.

5 Ways to Creatively Start Seeds on a Budget

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Starting seeds is an exciting time. It is filled with anticipation for the start of the official gardening season and excitement over watching your seeds grow into hearty seedlings that will populate your garden. Unfortunately, a lot of newbie gardeners get sucked in by catchy advertising and pricey kits that really eat into your gardening budget. If you are looking for ways to be frugal, recycle household goods, and start seeds without breaking the bank, these budget-friendly, creative ideas will set you on your way.

5 Steps to Success When Hardening Off Seedlings for Your Outdoor Garden

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Hardening off your seedlings is the best thing you can do to prepare them for the harsh, unforgiving outside world that is so different from the regulated environment they have been in for the entirety of their short lives. Instead of simply sticking them in the ground (which is just setting them up for failure), take the time to acclimate them to things like wind, rain, and inconsistent sunlight to help them grow stronger and withstand environmental extremes. Follow these simple steps to harden off your plants and help them thrive.

9 Creative Ways to Extend the Growing Season

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

It is easy to look at gardeners in other gardening zones and wish that you had the ease of a tropical climate or the long growing season of southern gardens. However, there are ways that you can extend the growing season and increase your vegtable harvest with the following tips and tricks.

Seed Starting Tips for Success

3 min read | Author - Mary Helen Dyer

Seed-starting isn’t difficult as you may think, and it’s a lot of fun to plant flower and vegetables you have grown. There are several things you can do to ensure your seeds will germinate and grow to maturity.

Don’t Make These Common 7 Indoor Seed Starting Mistakes

Solve These Common Garden Problems with Cinnamon

5 Ways to Creatively Start Seeds on a Budget

5 Steps to Success When Hardening Off Seedlings for Your Outdoor Garden

9 Creative Ways to Extend the Growing Season

Seed Starting Tips for Success

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Don’t Make These Common 7 Indoor Seed Starting Mistakes

Solve These Common Garden Problems with Cinnamon

5 Ways to Creatively Start Seeds on a Budget

5 Steps to Success When Hardening Off Seedlings for Your Outdoor Garden

9 Creative Ways to Extend the Growing Season

Seed Starting Tips for Success

Site Map

Get Social