I talk about seed starting a lot. Obviously, there can't be a garden unless we're able to get the plants into the ground. Though I've always been a big supporter of direct sowing, I find that I like starting seeds into trays more and more with each season that passes. This season is no exception…
Continue reading ➞ Cut Flower Seed Starting Update
Now that we're almost into February, it's time to start thinking about planting seeds for the next growing season. The first seeds that I'll sow include my perennial flowers and my hardy annual flowers. Since I don't have a big grow light setup, I'll need to construct an unheated low tunnel specifically for seed starting…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Low Tunnel Setup for Seed Starting
Since I've started posting about seed starting and winter sowing, one of the most common questions I get is "what do I winter sow and when?" This year, I'm attempting to help answer that question by making a series of posts showing what plants I'm actually planting each month. I generally start the winter sowing…
Continue reading ➞ What I’m Winter Sowing in January –
It's nearly October, and that means one very important thing - it's time to begin preparing for the spring garden. While I know it seems somewhat odd to start preparations this soon, it's actual crucial in terms of creating the best garden possible. After all, now is the time to start planting fall flowering bulbs,…
Continue reading ➞ Seed Starting Tips: Soaking and Stratification for Better Flower Seed Germination
This winter sowing season is finally coming to a close. If you've been following along here on the blog, you know that I did something a little different this year. Instead of using bottles, I decided to start seeds in trays using an unheated low tunnel. As you can see from the photos below, this…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Results for Frost Tender Annual Flowers and Vegetables
Winter sowing petunia seeds is a great way to grow a lot of flowers at a little cost. Let's face it, bedding plants can be really expensive. Growing from seed not only allows us to save a little money, but it also gives a great selection when choosing which seeds to grow. The process of…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Petunia Flowers
Winter sowing impatiens is a great way to add a lot of appeal to flower beds for a very low cost. While many bedding plants can be easily purchased at the home improvement store, the cost can definitely add up quickly. Luckily for those of us on a budget, the winter sowing method is a…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Impatiens Flowers for the Flower Bed
In my experience, it seems that cleome is one of those flowers that people can have strong opinions about. Before I started growing it, I had no clue what the plant even looked like. However, now it's an ornamental flower that I really, really love. I personally don't use this one as a cut flower,…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Cleome Flowers in the Cut Flower Garden
Ever since I started winter sowing pepper seeds, I haven't gone back to starting the seeds indoors. When I first started gardening, I assumed that starting these seeds under grow lights was the only option. My first couple trys at grow pepper seeds was an absolute disaster. In the end, I had little to show…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Pepper Seeds – Seed Starting
Winter Sowing Spinach Winter sowing spinach is awesome! I feel like I've mentioned it a thousand times, but I absolutely love spinach. As someone who doesn't have the healthiest of eating habits, spinach is delightful. From the texture to the inoffensive taste, spinach is a great choice for me and my journey to making better…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Spinach in Zone 6b/7
