SEED STARTING BASICS: Starting your own seeds can save you money and here’s one way you can guarantee healthy strong growth for your seedlings. WHAT SOIL TO USE:Seeds starting soil needs to be light and loose which makes it easier for seeds to push through and sprout. Seeds starting mix are widely available, but if you prefer to start your own. You can use any of this combination: Coir, Peat, Pertlie, Worm Castings, Compost. Remove any hard solid pieces like wood chips.I use a simple blend for m

🌱 Seed Saving 101 🌾. Unlock the secret to sustainable gardening by mastering the art of seed saving! Here’s a guide to get you started: 1. Choose Open-Pollinated Varieties: Opt for open-pollinated plants as they produce seeds that stay true to the parent plant. This is crucial for maintaining specific traits in your garden. 2. Harvesting Seeds: Allow the plant to mature fully before harvesting seeds. Choose healthy, disease-free specimens for the best results. Harvest seeds on a dry day to pre

🌱Why we stand behind our germination rates 🌱 From April through August, we test the germ rate of every single variety of seed we carry. It’s true! Some seeds; like beans and corn - are tested in actual soil using seedling trays. Others we’ll test using paper towels or some paper made especially for germ testing (pictured in the video). 🌿Herbs are the most finicky and usually take the longest so Jaci starts those early. That big metal ‘wardrobe’ behind her is affectionally known as the Germina

Plant Parent - Germination of a Seed. This timelapse video...