What Does It Mean To Plant Seeds “In Situ”?
Planting seeds in situ literally means “in place” or “on site”. That is, in the ground directly rather than starting elsewhere and then transplanting into the garden. The characteristics of a plant dictate which method is best. Many plants...
5 Points for Successful Homegrown Seedlings
Seed starting is one of the best ways to multiply plants and to get those the big box stores never carry. I give you two big reasons to start your own plants from seed: It is far more economical to have large numbers of plants when grown this way. Varieties that are...
5 Secrets for Growing Your Own Seedbank
You may wish to grow your own seed supply for plants that you love. Perhaps they are hard to get or simply grow well in your garden and you wish to have a continuing stock. If that is your plan here are 5 “secrets” of success to get you started. It is easy...
10 Welcome Self Sowers In My Garden
There are times when nature offers unexpected gifts, and we can capitalize on that generosity when we find desired plants that multiply themselves in our gardens. From a single planting of seeds or when a shrub is allowed to set seed, we may find that our garden has...
Easy Seeds Make Gardening Fun for New Gardeners
Seeds chosen for the way they make gardening fun and simple enough for a child. Here are some more inspirations for your garden this year, this time choosing easy seeds for simple garden plans.
