Tag: Seeds
Seed Packets and Sweet Peas
03/05/2015 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerOf 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…
Read MoreJan 24 – Come Alive with Advanced Seed Propagation – $35 (Free to watch)
12/29/2014 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerFree to listen too, but the first 10 gardeners to register get a seasons worth of advance propagation material ready to start this years garden. Learn how to tell if your seed is fresh, the correct soil to start with,…
Read MoreTurn to Sprouts when Weather turns Cold
10/18/2014 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerThis 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…
Read MoreStarting Gardens from Seed
11/23/2012 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerAfter the past couple of weeks’ extremely cold weather, I am ready to start my garden planning sessions. My anticipation really is fired up since the 2011 organic seeds arrived at the garden center this week. I know I’m not…
Read MoreUnleash your Wild-flower
11/23/2012 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerOne of the New Year resolutions Lisa and I made for 2011 is to walk together more often. Besides keeping us in shape, trudging up and down Prescott’s hills keeps my back more comfortable, which should make spring gardening chores…
Read MoreStarting Seeds for Early Spring Gardens
11/14/2012 Ken Lain, mountain gardenerThis year’s gardening season kicks off in March with cool season vegetables. Since seedlings take up to eight weeks before they are ready for transplanting out of doors, and the 2012 vegetable and flower seeds have arrived at the garden…
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