With so much uncertainty in the air, people are realizing that gardens are more of a necessity than a luxury this year. Food is expensive and many of us are out of work. Growing a garden is one of the best ways to ensure that your family eats healthy, delicious food until we bounce back. One tiny seed grows into many meals. If you want to help others right now, share your seeds with them. You can download these printable seed packets and use them to share with friends and family.
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Companion Planting: Fact or Fiction?
If you ask a group of gardeners what they think about companion planting, you’re bound to get a mixed response. Some swear by the traditional practice and follow the recommendations religiously in their own gardens, while others dismiss it as nothing more than “garden woo.” As with most things, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
5 Must Have Essential Oils for Your Garden
If you have concerns about the toxic effects of commercial pesticides, try using one or all of these essentials oils to make effective garden sprays for your garden.
How to Start Seeds Indoors
Your ultimate seed starting guide. Learn how to set up your seed starting area; options for mediums and containers; how to prepare your seeds with soaking, stratification, and scarification; how to take care of your seedlings; and how to harden off your seedlings for transplanting.
Garden Inspiration from Seattle’s NW Flower & Garden Show
Take a tour of Seattle’s NW Flower and Garden Show with me. The show was full of inspiring garden displays, interesting speakers and free plants. Time well spent for a Sunday afternoon.
Fall Gardening Checklist
Our outdoor growing season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for gardening chores just yet. There are many things you can do right now to make the best of the remaining season and set yourself up for success next year.
Spring Gardening Tips
The sun is shining and spring has sprung. For many of us, this means it’s time to plant our gardens. Along with a bountiful harvest, our gardens will provide us with some challenges throughout the season. Here are three steps we can take that will increase our harvest.