MY 5 SEED GERMINATION TIPS March 3, 2014 Even though I am still ordering seeds, I am beginning to sow some that need an early start. At this point in the process,… Continue Reading
How to grow tomatoes from seed. April 18, 2013 It’s the perfect time to sow tomato seedlings. It’s ok if you accidentally sowed them too thickly like this, tomatoes transplant well at most… Continue Reading
My Tips on Starting Seeds March 29, 2013 Celery seedlings must be started early, these were planted on February 1st, and are now ready for transplanting into individual pots before being hardened… Continue Reading
HOW TO GROW SWEET PEAS FOR CUT FLOWERS March 7, 2013 Cut flower sweet peas are one of the most amazing flowers a gardener can ever experience, but they are not always the easiest to… Continue Reading
HOW TO GROW ARTICHOKES FROM SEED AND HARVEST IN ONE YEAR January 20, 2013 Artichoke seed must be sown early, and mid to late January sowings result in plants large enough to endure the neccessary cold ‘vernalization’ temperatures… Continue Reading
Adventures with Seeds April 28, 2012 HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ASAGAO SEEDS FROM JAPAN – PINCHED TO SHORT STEMS, THESE WILL REMAIN IN SMALL POTS I still have some Japanese Morning Glory… Continue Reading
April Seedlings, Sowings and Showers April 1, 2012 The sweet peas that I started last month are getting large. They have just been pinched back to two sets of leaves, in prep… Continue Reading
Sowing Poppy Seed Outdoors March 19, 2012 Shirley Poppies, sown and watered-in well, with my ‘terrier barriers’ set up. When ever I freshly dig soil, Fergus and Lydia can help but… Continue Reading
Seeds from a Collecting Trek in Tibet January 30, 2012 A Blue Himalayan Poppy ( Meconopsis) blooms aside an alpine lake high in the Himalaya. These and more arrived from an expedition share in… Continue Reading
Planting Heirloom Imported Italian Pole Beans June 1, 2011 Suddenly, it’s summer, or so, at least, it feels like it. Time to plant beans. This is the season, and I am choosing to… Continue Reading