February 7, 2012 – 10:52 am | 2 Comments

Virtues: We love ‘Lizzano’ and ‘Terenzo’ tomatoes for their tasty fruit, high yield, disease resistance and their growing habit. Both are cherry tomatoes with a compact size that makes them perfect for containers or small …

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Cells, Flats or Pots
February 7, 2012 – 11:12 am | One Comment
Cells, Flats or Pots

Should I start seeds in cells, flats or pots?

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Navigating Mail-Order Seed Catalogs
February 6, 2012 – 1:15 am | 6 Comments
Navigating Mail-Order Seed Catalogs

Here are some tips for navigating the world of mail-order seeds.

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Starting Seeds Indoors
January 31, 2012 – 10:29 am | 2 Comments

Brush up on your indoor seed-starting skills by watching the video “Seed Starting.”

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Sowing Fine Seed
January 31, 2012 – 10:19 am | One Comment
Sowing Fine Seed

Fine seed can be hard to sow because it is hard to see and handle. Use this trick to sow very fine seed.

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Seed Gear from the Kitchen
January 23, 2012 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
Seed Gear from the Kitchen

Two items that are likely already in your kitchen can give indoor seeds and seedlings a leg-up.

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Choosing Seeds to Grow
January 17, 2012 – 10:41 am | No Comment

The choices are endless when it comes to growing plants from seed. Watch this video to help you decide what seeds to buy.

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F1 Hybrids
January 17, 2012 – 10:06 am | No Comment
F1 Hybrids

What is an F1 hybrid plant?

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Sowing Wildflower Seeds in Fall
October 12, 2011 – 2:25 pm | No Comment

In this video, Tricia from Peaceful Valley shows you how to prepare the soil for a wildflower planting and how to sow your seeds just after your first hard frost. Then you can spend the winter looking forward to spring seedlings.

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Propagating Blue Mist
September 26, 2011 – 8:13 pm | No Comment
Propagating Blue Mist

Can I collect seed from my blue mist shrub and expect it to sprout?

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Signs a Plant Needs Dividing
August 16, 2011 – 3:40 pm | No Comment
Signs a Plant Needs Dividing

How can I tell if my perennials need dividing?

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Sow Biennials in Summer
July 5, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Sow Biennials in Summer

Sow seeds of biennials in summer for bloom the following year.

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