How to Tell Male and Female Squash Blossoms Apart May 12, 2022 Male and female squash blossoms sometimes can look a lot alike. But if you want to increase your vegetable yield, there’s one sure fire…
Germinating Seeds in a Paper Towel April 15, 2022 Starting, or germinating seeds in a paper towel is an often recommended method for fool-proof seed starting. But why and, more importantly, what’s the…
How to Grow an Apricot Tree from Seed March 16, 2022 Last year I decided to grow an apricot tree from seed. For the last 16 months I have been stratifying, germinating, testing and watching….
Grow a Salsa Garden this Spring March 1, 2022 If you are planning your spring garden and scouring through seed catalogues, here’s a thought for you. You could grow a salsa garden this…
Guide to Growing Rosemary February 10, 2022 Rosemary is a wonderful culinary herb to grow. In addition to its use for making tea and in the kitchen, it is a fantastic…
Saving Tomato Seeds for Next Year’s Garden – the Fermentation Method January 25, 2022 Have you started your own tomato plants from seed yet? Saving Tomato Seeds for next year’s garden is a little bit more work than…
Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 If you’ve ever struggled to get certain seeds to sprout—especially native perennials, trees, or cold-hardy herbs—you’re not alone. Some seeds come with built-in dormancy…
Make your own Fertilizer for Vegetables January 3, 2022 Fertilizers have become so expensive. And there are so many to choose from. I’m often asked if there’s a way to make your own…
Grow an Indoor Citrus Tree from Seed December 19, 2021 Growing an orange or lemon tree is really easy, and this is such a great activity for kids. Anyone can grow an indoor citrus…
12 Things to Grow for your Thanksgiving Garden October 13, 2021 With careful planning, you can grow most or even all of the side dishes for your holiday feast from your own Thanksgiving garden. This…
