Archive | May 21, 2012

Newspaper Seed Strips

Sometimes trying to plant the teeny tiniest of seeds can prove to be more than frustrating.  Not only do you waste a good portion of the seeds by dropping them too close together (or even where they are not meant to be at all) but, you cause yourself additional work later by having to thin […]

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Peas in the Garden: It’s Not Too Late to Plant!

You just can’t beat the taste of fresh peas from the garden! While Late Winter is probably the best time of year to get your Pea seeds in the ground, it is still not too late to plant them. Peas are cool season plants which means that they prefer cooler weather and have a very […]

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The Other Planter: Alternatives for Starting Seeds

I am always looking for ways to save money and garden sustainably.  Here are a couple great ways to recycle everyday items, saving yourself a bit of money, and saving the planet as well! Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls Take your old toilet paper rolls or slice your paper towel rolls to create these great seed […]

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