Beautiful Weather Coupled with Freezing Temps Spring is that crazy season when you can have gorgeous weather and then watch the news and see FREEZE warnings overnight. It is that precarious time when you are only a couple of weeks away from the predicted last frost in your area. Don’t be fooled. You can get…
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Spring Garden – 18 Vegetables That Are Easy To Start From Seed
Spring Garden The spring garden signals the official start of the growing season for many. Although there are people in zones that can grow year-round, that is not the case for everyone. The following 18 plants are easy to start from seeds indoors or by direct sowing outside. They thrive in cool conditions. This is…
The Best Seeds for Winter Sowing: A Starter List
How do you tell what seeds are good candidates for winter sowing? Reference the back of the seed packet for terms such as: Cold hardy Cold stratification Perennial Hardy Annual Direct sow outside in spring Self-sewing Most of the seeds listed here I have winter sown in the past, or I am currently winter sowing….
Winter Sowing – The Ultimate Guide
Winter sowing is the method of sowing seeds is a low to no-cost and effective way to start your spring seeds ahead of time. This method saves space, uses recycled materials, and lets Mother Nature do most of the work. What is Winter Sowing? Winter sowing uses a container such as a plastic water/milk jug…
Organize Your Seeds Quickly and Easily
The Binder Method of seed organizer is simple and the supplies are most likely already in your home. Being organized when you have many seed packets is essential. This method will keep all your seeds at your fingertips so you never miss planting seeds because you misplaced them! You may very well have everything you…
Homemade Vanilla Extract ~ So Easy to Make
Why settle for imitation Vanilla Extract when you can make your own? Making Vanilla extract is simple and affordable. Prices for imitation vanilla in stores is just outrageous. If you do a fair amount of baking, it is so worth making your own extract! The process is simple and takes very few ingredients. In fact,…
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Coleus ~Easiest Plant to Grow and Propagate
Both beautiful and hardy, Coleus is one of the easiest plants to grow. Starting from seed is simple and the seeds germinate and grow quickly. Some may prefer to pick up a plant or two from a local nursery where you can tell what the foliage already looks like. Part of the fun when…
Top 5 Excellent Hot Peppers for Beginning Growers
The following 5 Hot peppers are at the top of my list for being the easiest to grow for those new to growing hot pepper growers. The world of hot peppers is vast, with peppers that are slightly spicy all the way up to peppers that feel like they’re going to burn your face off…
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