Cucumber
Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade - The more sun, the better they will produce
Because cucumbers are vining, you will need a trellis on a ...
Onions - Short Day/Long Day & Bunching
Short Day vs Long Day vs Bunching
Short Day onions - Bulb creation begins when days reach 10-12 hours per day, it’s important to note that...
Poppy
Poppies are a beautiful addition to any flower garden. They are typically grown for their flowers and seeds, or as memorial flowers for vet...
Sage Herb & Flower
How to grow Sage from seedsSage has many herbal uses, but can also be grown for beautiful flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds...
Snapdragon
When to plant - Late fall when the soil is cool (around 65o or less) - seeds need a cold period (stratification), or if you don’t want to w...
Succulents/Cactus/Aloe
GERMINATING TINY SEEDS
Tiny seeds, almost as fine as dust can be difficult to handle. Sometimes, in fact, the packet seems to contain noth...
Strawflower
Strawflowers can be sown directly in the garden, or can be started indoors. Tiny seeds need light to germinate, so scatter the seeds lightl...
Sunflower
Sunflowers are so easy to grow, the birds often plant them for you for free! Pick a
sunny area where the plants will not shade other, lowe...
Sweet Pea
What is a Sweet Pea? Sweet Peas are from the same family as Peas, Beans, and Peanuts
(legumes), but the seeds are inedible and TOXIC (so d...
Flowering Tobacco
Start your seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. Use a grow light and heat mat to start your seeds, pressing them gently int...
Zinnia
Plant your zinnia seeds directly in the garden, as they do not like to be transplanted. Choose a location with at least 6 hours of sun. Zin...
Mint
Start your seeds 8-10 weeks before you wish to transplant them outdoors. Use a propagation tray with sterilized potting soil or rooting plu...
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