As this exceptionally rainy California winter turns to spring, and the days become longer, gardeners should be thinking about which summer seeds to plant. It’s not too early for tomatoes. They can be ...
Timing is everything when transplanting seedlings. Starting seeds indoors is a smart way to get a head start on spring gardening. But after weeks of ensuring your seedlings have enough water and ...
If you promise not to laugh, I'll describe my past method of transplanting seedlings. It all started in junior high as I was learning to grow tomato and petunia plants from seed for my parents' flower ...
Linn County Master Gardener, Jane Schildroth, provided the following information about hardening off and transplanting seedlings: Now that it's "safe" to plant in Eastern Iowa, seedlings and ...
DENVER — It drives me nuts to see commercials where people pretending to garden pull plants out of their pots by the stems. This is wrong and can potentially damage the stems at the point where they ...
With the right care, many types of seeds started indoors grow quickly enough that the seedlings will need to be repotted at least once before they’re ready to go outside in your garden. Knowing how ...
Earlier this week, I was transplanting some of my little seedlings. The first true leaves had developed, so it was time to move the seedlings to their own growing containers. I finished 12 flats ...
Although the days are cooler and our landscapes may look a little less green after our recent freeze, now is the time to think about starting seeds indoors to get a head start on your spring garden.
For a flourishing garden, direct sowing is key for certain plants. Carrots, green beans, and wildflowers thrive when seeds are planted directly into the soil, promoting stronger root systems and ...