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…
Category: Plants
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…
Category: Vegetables
Sweet Marjoram – a Journey from Seed to Harvest
Marjoram is a tasty herb with a delightful scent. It is perennial for me, and it is doing extremely well going on its 5th year in a fabric pot. Seed Starting Start Sweet Marjoram seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost. Sow ¼” deep in the seed starting mix. The seeds will germinate within…
Category: Herbs