Planting Onions & Shallots

Planting Onions & Shallots

Planting Onions & Shallots Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Onions will thrive in fetile, well-drained soil and will thrive further with quality organic nitrogen rich fertilizer applied during planting or a good layer of rich organic compost. Plant onion...
Growing Potatoes

Growing Potatoes

Growing Potatoes Before planting you need to first “chit” your potatoes. This means to allow them to grow shoots (or eyes). To chit your potatoes, lay them in a single layer in a warm spot with indirect light. A good way to prevent rot during this stage is to place...
Pollinator Gardening

Pollinator Gardening

Pollinator Gardening What is Pollination? Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the flower’s male to female reproductive parts 90% of all flowering plant species require pollination by animals and insects 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat is a result of...
Seed Starting 101

Seed Starting 101

Seed Starting 101 Supplies: Clean cells, trays, and domes Sterile Seed Starting or Seedling soil or Jiffy Pellets Seeds Spray bottle or mister  Old cells, trays, and domes can be reused from year to year but they do need to be sterilized first. Wash them well with hot...
Square Foot Gardening

Square Foot Gardening

Square Foot Gardening What is Square Foot Gardening? Square Foot Gardening is the practice of dividing your growing area into small sections (typically each are 1 sq. ft.)  This method is a proven and efficient way to maximize your space and grow vegetables in a small...
Hydrangeas, Taking Away the Confusion

Hydrangeas, Taking Away the Confusion

HYDRANGEAS – Taking Away the Confusion… This information will help clarify and identify the different groups of hydrangea and varieties within their groups and the proper care. The most important thing to remember is there are different groups of hydrangeas and...