Seed Starting Basics (Excerpt: “Small-Scale Homesteading”)
March 22, 2023In this excerpt from “Small-Scale Homesteading,” authors Stephanie Thurow and Michell Bruhn provide a quick, comprehensive look at seed starting.
Winter Sowing The Spring Vegetable Garden
February 28, 2023Get a head start on growing season by germinating garden seeds now, during the late-winter months, with this simple-to-follow guide to winter sowing.
Growing From Seed (Excerpt: “The Tiny But Mighty Farm”)
January 24, 2023In this excerpt from “The Tiny But Mighty Farm,” author Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm shares the joy of starting plants from seed.
Seed Starting Tips & Tricks For Maximum Success
March 22, 2022Get a jump start on your garden by starting some of your seeds indoors! The tips and tricks in this video will ensure you get maximum seed-starting success.
The Secret to Starting Herb Seeds
April 1, 2015Herb seeds, unlike their more more-cultivated vegetable counterparts, need some extra care and attention to germinate properly.
Build a Grow-Light Frame for Starting Seeds
March 6, 2015Give your seedlings a cozy place to call home until they’re ready to be transplanted into the garden this spring.
Dreading Winter? Grow Parsley (and Other Crops) Indoors
January 14, 2015My 4-year-old daughter’s birthday gift inspired me to beat the winter blues by starting a garden in our home’s windowsill.
A Roo Awakening: Nighttime Lists
January 13, 2014As I attempt to drift off to sleep, my mind is reviewing my day’s to-do list, working on tomorrow’s list and remembering all the things I forgot.
Gaga for Ground Cherries
March 22, 2012One of the crops I am most looking forward to growing from seed for the first time this year is ground cherries. I first tasted them a few years ago while visiting a friend’s farm.
Planter’s Pointers: How to Make Soil Blocks
January 28, 2012Start seeds the simple way by planting in soil blocks that are easily transplanted into the garden once growing season hits in full force.
