Tag Archives: seeds

Seedlings That Keel Over

March 4, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

My indoor seedlings are keeling over, why?

Starting Seeds in Soil Blocks

February 19, 2013 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Learn how to make soil blocks and plant seeds in them, with Tricia from Peaceful Valley Grow Organic.

Starting Seeds That Need Bottom Heat

February 12, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 2

Some seeds can actually germinate quicker and healthier when supplied with warm soil—obtained usually through a bottom heat source.

How to Scarify Seeds and Other Seed Starting Methods

February 5, 2013 | Meghan Shinn | 0

In this video Tricia from Peaceful Valley Grow Organic demonstrates the ways to prepare hard-coated seeds for planting.

What to Do When You Have Too Many Seeds

February 1, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Seed packets have more seeds than I really need. Can I save some for next year?

Timing When to Start Seeds

January 18, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

What do I do if I have a seed packet that doesn’t say when I should start the seeds indoors?

Defininitions of Seed Packet Terms

January 14, 2013 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Do the descriptions in seed catalogs have you confused?

8 Things to Look for on a Seed Packet

January 8, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

A good seed packet should give you much of the info you need to know to grow that plant. Here’s what to look for, and why:

Tips for Planting Seedlings in Peat Pots, Jiffy Pots, Cowpots

April 30, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here are two tricks to remember when transplanting seedlings in biodegradable pots.

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Hardening Off

March 19, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here’s a tip for when you’re preparing seedlings to brave the great outdoors.

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Homemade Light Stand for Seedlings

March 13, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 1

So far this year my daughter and I have sowed seeds (indoors) of Johnny jump ups (Viola ‘Helen Mount’), black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata ‘Spanish Eyes Mix’; shown), French marigolds (Tagetes patula ‘Sparky Mix’) and nasturtiums (Tropaeolum nanum ‘Jewel Mix’).