By Jennifer Poindexter Do you like to sow seeds directly, start your own seeds, or grow from store-bought plants? If you’ve been gardening for a while, you probably have a preference. However, if you’re new to gardening you may not know which planting method you prefer. If … [Read more...]
Open-Pollinated vs. Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds: What Do They Mean?
by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Lots of people are concerned about finding out exactly where their food is coming from, and with good reason. Similarly, health-conscious gardeners want to know exactly where the seeds they purchase are from, and what type of seeds … [Read more...]
How and Why to Harden Off Seedlings Before Moving Outdoors
If you are a gardener who wants to try growing from seed then you’ve come to the right place. This is a great practice that allows you access to a wide variety of plants to add to growing areas each season. It also allows you to immerse yourself in the entire process as a … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Damping Off
by Matt Gibson About Damping Off Damping off, or seedling disease, is a term used for the sudden death of new plant seedlings. It is usually caused by a fungal disease, most often by one of several root rots or molds. Seedlings that are affected by damping off often fail … [Read more...]
Hardening Off Plants: Common Reader Questions and Answers
by Erin Marissa Russell Wondering what cold acclimation is all about, and when, why, and how to follow the hardening off process? As a gardener, you don’t want to see your precious plants die shortly after they arrive from an online order or once they’ve grown from seeds into … [Read more...]