For those of you in colder zones like mine, you’ve probably just recently planted your seeds. I just planted my first couple flats a few weekends ago, and I want to give a few tips on how to make your seed starting successful. First of all, I just want to tell you that I’m not one of those people who create their own specialized soil mixtures. I don’t have that much time or experience- yet. These tips are fast and…
Seedling Tips and Stories
2008 Garden Plans Update
Despite the stubborn winter-like weather we’ve been having, I started my seeds last weekend. Here’s what I started: Veggies Sweet Orange Peppers * Green Peppers * Early Girl Hybrid Tomatoes * Herbs Lavender Basil Lemon Balm * Annuals Impatiens Violas Snapdragons Pansies Cleome * Marigolds These seeds are taking up 2 large flats that I’ve left with my parents. They get a lot more sunlight at their house, and that way I can pick them up once I’ve moved into…
Let the Countdown Begin!
It’s official, there’s only 112 days left until May 21st! What’s the big deal about May 21st? Oh, nothing much, except that it’s the estimated date of the last spring frost in my gardening zone! The weather outside has been more than frightful, with wind chill temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees below zero. I pretty much feel like I’m living in the Arctic Circle right now. But on the bright side, it’s supposed to be a balmy 25 degrees…
Newest Houseplant – Schefflera Arboricola
Here’s my newest houseplant and Plant of the Month, a variegated Schefflera Arboricola, also known as the Umbrella Plant. It’s native to Hawaii, and couldn’t be more welcome in my apartment right now. Having been snowed in all last weekend and a few days this week, it has been a welcome sight. It looks a little rough right now because I just repotted it, but it should perk up pretty soon. This tropical plant is a fairly popular…
Free 1-Year Subscription to Organic Gardening Magazine!
Right now Stoneyfield Farms yogurt is offering a free, year long subscription to Organic Gardening magazine if you send in 4 of their specially marked foil lids by January 31, 2008. I love this yogurt; I buy it all the time. This is a great deal if you already get this yogurt; but even if you don’t, I’d recommend getting some! The yogurt is amazing, and you’ll get a free year’s worth of organic gardening advice! Can’t get much…