Seeds
Why Buy Seeds In The Winter?
Whether you are sowing seeds outdoors now, starting them under lights in February, or planting them later, it’s smart to purchase them now.
Read MoreCan I Save Seeds From My Garden?
Can I grow the seeds from my garden? Read tips for success, a few possible drawbacks, and ideas for keeping seeds over the winter.
Read MoreWhen To Start Seeds Under Lights
Even as the March snows fall our customers are thinking about their summer gardens and are ready to start seeds. But not all seeds should be planted at the same time, and most who grow seedlings indoors will need some supplemental lighting to help the young plants stay strong. This week’s blog post will help…
Read MoreStarting Seeds Indoors – Getting Supplies Ready
On Cape Cod March might start out like a lion but it ends up like a cold, wet, and wind-blown lion…the lamb doesn’t usually show up until April in this region! But indoors we can be getting our seed-starting areas set up and some of our seeds sown. Pepper seeds are often started in early…
Read MoreSeeds To Plant Right In The Ground
Some seeds get started indoors (more on this in next week’s blog) and others get placed right in the ground. In this post we’re talking about some common seeds that are great to purchase at this time of year but get planted directly in the ground at the end of May. Why discuss May planting…
Read MoreFor The Love of Cardinals
Many of our customers love the birds, and provide food and water to attract them to their yards and gardens. In this region we are blessed to have a wide range of resident birds as well as flocks that come through during migration. All birders and homeowners have their favorites, but many especially love the…
Read MoreA Schedule For Seeds & Cuttings on Cape Cod
When it comes to starting seeds indoors, timing is everything. In February our customers frequently want to know if it’s too early to start their tomato seeds. They ask if it’s OK to begin to grow other vegetable plants and flowers inside. Some seeds can be started quite early indoors while others are best left…
Read MoreSeed Starting Pitfalls
If you’re seeing problems with the plants you’ve started from seeds in the house, here are some solutions.
Read MoreStarting Tomato Seeds
March is the time to start tomato seeds on Cape Cod. Here are some tips for starting your tomato plants indoors from seed.
Read MoreWhat To Do With Leggy Seedlings
If the plants you started from seed are getting too tall and weak, they need more light, but not fertilizer. What to do with leggy plants.
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