Peonies From Seed?
Peonies are slow growing, but yes, you can start them from seed. Photo: palmitersgardennursery.com & www.ebay.ie, montage: laidbackgardener.blog. Did youContinue Reading
Category: Sowing Seeds
Rainbow Rose Seed: Don’t Waste Your Money
Photo: www.ebay.com A reader asked me about “Rainbow Rose” seeds, offered on the Internet with a photo of a spectacularly multicoloredContinue Reading
Sow in August for a Fall Harvest
There are many vegetables you can sow in August. Photo: www.gardenersworld.com In the home vegetable garden, the month of AugustContinue Reading
Pre-Sprout for Easier, Earlier Carrots
You’re tired of waiting and waiting and waiting for carrot, parsnip or parsley seeds to sprout (they can take upContinue Reading
Start Hardening Seedlings Off Early
Where I live, this spring has been exceptionally cold and I’m nowhere near acclimatizing any seedlings to outdoor conditions, butContinue Reading
How Long Is Grass Seed Viable?
Question: I just found a bag of grass seed I bought about 3 years ago. Is it still good? Louise L.Continue Reading
Why Bother Starting Seeds Indoors??
Seasoned gardeners already know the advantages of starting seeds of annuals, vegetables and others indoors, but if you’re just gettingContinue Reading
Problems with Your Seedlings? Here’s What to Do!
Most of the time, if you sow seeds and give them reasonable growing conditions, you’ll end up with quite decentContinue Reading
Test Old Seeds Before You Sow?
Most seeds are able to germinate at least 2 to 3 years after harvest if they have been kept dryContinue Reading
Grow Your Own Tomatoes From Seed: A Guide for Beginners
Gardeners get antsy as March rolls in. The days are getting longer, buds start to swell on the trees outdoorsContinue Reading