Seedling Fever
I’ve been seeing the symptoms around me for a while now. A Halloween seed order here, or a garden planContinue Reading
Category: Sowing Seeds
Winter Greenery, Thanks to Microgreens!
Last week, I presented my sowing material to you and praised the mushroom tray as the perfect container for sowing.Continue Reading
My Sowing Kit (or Ode to the Mushroom Tray)
When I say that I have grown from seed Canadian rhododendrons, primroses and rare alpine plants at home, people oftenContinue Reading
How to Read a Seed Packet
Most seed companies offer good information right on the outside of their seed packets (or inside). Learn to read andContinue Reading
Are Seedlings Suitable for Laidback Gardeners?
My mask of the perfect laidback gardener holds up very well from the time the snow melts until it returnsContinue Reading
Seed Germination: Taking it to the next level
Anyone who has begun to take an interest in gardening inevitably ends up trying to start seedlings. We start withContinue Reading
Mystery Seedling Results in Floating Surprise
Many years ago, when I was experimenting with container water gardens, I came across some mysterious seedlings growing in theContinue Reading
When White Mold Appears in Seedling Tray
White mold in the soil of your seedling tray can be a cause of panic, but is actually harmless andContinue Reading
Do-It-Yourself Seed Paper
Yes, you can make your own seed paper. It’s even a fun little project for young and old. By ClairisseContinue Reading
Soak Your Seedlings to Disentangle Their Roots
How can you separate such densely entwined seedlings without damaging them? Photo: alisafarov, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson When you growContinue Reading