Seeds to Sow: Early February
February is very early to start sowing seeds. The days are short and the sun is still weak, conditions thatContinue Reading
Category: Sowing Seeds
Successfully Sowing Begonias From Seed
As explained in the blog Begonias From Seed: For Experts Only, begonias are more difficult to grow from seed than almostContinue Reading
A Handy Dandy Seed Spacer
If precision in planting is your thing, why not make a seed spacer that will always ensure you sow yourContinue Reading
Make Your Own Seed Tape
Many gardeners find seed tape very practical. It’s thin biodegradable paper tape on which vegetable or flower seeds have beenContinue Reading
A Temporary Greenhouse for Seedlings and Cuttings
Are your seedlings and cuttings starting to take up too much space in your home? Maybe it’s time for youContinue Reading
Give Hard Seeds a Shake, Shake, Shake
Some seeds have a very hard outer coat and are difficult to germinate. They tend to sprout irregularly or only afterContinue Reading
Storing Leftover Seeds
Most seed packs contain more seeds than you can possibly use in one season, so it’s good to know youContinue Reading
Give Fine Seeds a Shake
It is easy enough to space medium-sized and large seeds correctly at sowing time, but what about very fine seed?Continue Reading
Soak Those Seedlings Free
When you start your own seeds, you often find yourself in a situation where they become too crowded and startContinue Reading
Seedlings in an Eggshell: Another Gardening Myth?
Did you know that you can sow seeds in empty eggshells? And that egg cartons can then be used toContinue Reading