Category: Seeds

Seed Packets and Sweet Peas

03/05/2015 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Of all the information on a packet of seeds, most important are these four specifics: when the plant blooms, how much sun it needs, how big it gets, and the number of days ‘til harvest. All of that information is…

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Turn to Sprouts when Weather turns Cold

10/18/2014 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

This is a frustrating time for vegetable gardeners because the season is so short. Conveniently, November is the start of sprouting season for gardens that are relegated to the indoors. Many edible plants can be sprouted indoors and used as…

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Top Ten Tips for October Gardens

10/02/2014 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

As temperatures begin to dip, it is tempting to take a break from gardening and simply let Mother Nature take her course, but with just a little effort we can give our gardens some autumn color and great jump-starts for…

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