It’s important to read seed packages. Why? Well, there’s a lot of great information on the package that can help you be successful in growing the plant. However, not every seed seller lists the…
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When I started planting seeds, I quickly realized that it was difficult to handle and plant seeds, especially small seeds. Some seeds, such as celery, are so small they are almost impossible to handle.…
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Two years ago, I was given a lovely ‘shamrock plant’. With its dark purple leaves and violet flowers, I was intrigued. In doing research, I learned quite a bit about shamrocks. Join me now…
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As a Master Gardener, I give talks at libraries and garden clubs on starting plants from seed. A frequent question I receive is ‘how long can I save seeds? With that in mind, I…
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To keep things simple, let’s focus on 4 secrets for successful seed starting. Consider this a ‘primer’ to seed starting. At the end of this article, I provide links to additional resources to provide…
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Early in my gardening career, I remember finding a plant growing throughout one of my 4×4 foot raised beds in Spring. Because I did not know what the plant was, I began to pull…
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Over the course of history, plants have developed their own language and symbolism. This was especially prevalent in Greek methodology and the early 1800s during the Victorian era. With that in mind, let’s explore…
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Thank goodness for gardening in 2020! While COVID-19 brought uncertainty into all our lives, gardening was a respite for many, including me. Because so many people either took up gardening for the first time…
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Five easy vegetables to grow…
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After graduating from college and moving into an apartment, a spider plant was the first plant I grew. Hanging from the ceiling, the spider plant with its long strappy leaves and cascading baby spiders…
