Seed mats are helpful for planting tiny seeds, such as lettuce and carrots that are hard to sow one at a time. Instead of scattering seeds then thinning later, creating seed mats allows you to space out the seeds according to the suggested spacing on the back of the seed package or Square Foot Garden…
Spring Gardening
10 Benefits of a Square Foot Garden
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If you are just starting a garden or want to expand your growing space, the Square Foot Gardening method is worth considering. The beds are easy to build with no digging or tilling required. I grew up in a small town where my parents and extended family tended several vegetable gardens on our property. Each…
How to Pre-Sprout Seeds for Faster Germination
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One of the most frustrating things about starting vegetables from seed is waiting for them to emerge from the soil. You can eliminate the wait time by pre-sprouting seeds. Presprouting seeds, is a method used to germinate seeds before they are planted into a growing medium. I had pepper seeds that were several years old….
Simple Seed Germination Test
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Before you throw those old seed packages away, test them to see if they are still viable using this simple germination test As I eagerly wait for spring, and the stores begin to roll out their seed starting supplies, I find myself drawn to the seed displays. Before I know it, I usually have a…
Planting Potatoes the Grow Biointensive Way
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Grow Biointensive is an organic agricultural system that focuses on attaining greatest yields from a small garden area. The process involves double-digging beds, feeding the soil with compost, and planting closely to conserve spacing and create a microclimate. This method uses less garden space and eliminates the labor of hilling your potatoes. My first year of…
Build a Grow Light System for Starting Seeds Indoors
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Growing plants indoors is an enjoyable project for any gardener. Whether you want to grow herbs indoors, start your garden seedlings, cultivate an indoor garden, or provide some supplemental light to your houseplants during winter, this inexpensive DIY grow light shelf will help you raise healthy plants. Growing plants indoors is an enjoyable project for…
Build Your Own Self Watering Containers
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Many versions of self watering containers, also known as self watering grow boxes, self watering pots, and self watering planters are sold online, but you can make them yourself for a fraction of the cost out of some easy to find items. This post on constructing self watering containers out of 18-gallon storage totes was originally…
How to Build a Square Foot Garden
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Building a square foot garden is a quick and easy way to begin or expand your garden. The method is also simple to understand, organized, and makes it easy to plan your growing beds. We built our first square foot gardens in 2009 after reading All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew. The concept…