Category Archives: Seeds

Spring Seed Starting 101 Part 2 of 2

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Anne

After seeds germinate, use a complete houseplant fertilizer at 1/2 strength to provide nutrients. Two weeks later, use the recommended fertilizer  rate on the fertilizer bottle. Over-fertilizing seedlings can easily damage and  kill plants, so follow directions carefully. Once seedlings … Continue reading →

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Spring Seed Starting 101 Part 1 of 2

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Anne

Is it time to start seeds in your area? To find out, click here.  Then, count back 6-10 weeks from when you plan to plant. This will give you a date range for when to start seeds. Choose seed packets with instructions that say ”sow in spring” or ”plant when soil … Continue reading →

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Sweet Peas=Spring!

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Anne

I’ve gotten behind on my blogging, please pardon dear reader. When I started writing this post the weather was more “spring-like” so please take that into account! Sweet peas are the epitome of spring. The flowers have a tantalizing, honey-like … Continue reading →

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Seed Packets=Infinite Possibilities!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Anne

Hoarding is an interesting phenomenon. Although I don’t watch much television, I happened to catch part of an episode of “Hoarders” at the gym this past week.  It made me realize I might have a slight hoarding issue with seed … Continue reading →

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