The process of moving seedlings from the warmth and protection of the house or greenhouse outdoors into the garden is called “hardening off.” This most delicate time in plant growth, …Read More about Hardening off gallery
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Indoor gardening
For city gardeners without the luxury of a greenhouse or a garden shed, indoors is the only option for bringing on plants for later planting outside. If possible, a room …Read More about Indoor gardening
Growing from seed gallery
The choice to grow vegetables from seed is often recommended simply on the basis of being cost effective. While this is true, a more important reason may be to produce …Read More about Growing from seed gallery
Starting beans
Starting beans from seed is one of the easiest horticultural things to do. They are ideal for showing children as the process happens over 5-10 days. Bean seeds (beans) are …Read More about Starting beans
Working with small seeds
Growing plants from seed is “second year gardening.” For those new to gardening buying small plants from a good nursery is a safer option. For those however who want to …Read More about Working with small seeds
Hot peppers progress report
Growing hot peppers is something most people can do on a window sill, indoors or outside. Once established they are quite robust and do well in the limiting conditions of …Read More about Hot peppers progress report