Archive for the ‘Vegetable Seeds’ Category
Greenhouses a Woe? Direct Sow!
When most think of starting vegetable gardens from seed, they immediately picture greenhouses, growing lights, and months of preparation. Although this is one way (and for some varieties, the only way) to grow vegetables from seed, there are many varieties that will thrive and produce delicious crops simply by being directly planted in the ground or in containers.
March 22, 2012
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: easy to grow vegetables, growing vegetables, starting vegetables from seed, vegetable gardening, vegetables · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Think Spring: Preparing Your Soil
Like children, plants need a healthy environment to thrive and mature to their fullest potential. As spring is just around the corner, or already here for many, it is time to prepare your soil for planting. This is a simple and fulfilling process and your plants will thank you (with their beautiful blooms or delicious crops) when they have just the right environment to grow.
March 16, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Fertilizer, garden planning, how-to, Soil Test Kit, vegetable gardening · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Growing Vegetables – Can You Contain It?
It is a common misconception that you need a large plot of land to grow your own delicious vegetables. All you really need are sufficient containers, sunlight, and lots of love! Many varieties of vegetables, with a little care, can be grown in containers on balconies, patios, or even as an added aesthetic element to your existing garden.
March 9, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · One Comment
Tags: container gardening, growing vegetables, vegetable gardening · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Keep the Vampires Away!
Who doesn’t love garlic? Its robust flavor adds dimension to almost any dish and the best part is – it’s extremely easy to grow! The best, tastiest Garlic comes straight from the garden. Our Softneck California Garlic is known for both its culinary and medicinal aspects, making it a home garden favorite. What is standing between you and freshly grown, flavor-packed garlic? Just a few simple steps!
February 17, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Garlic · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Enter Our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway!
We are excited to announce the start of our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway! Every day this month we will be giving away a free $25 gift certificate, each week we will be giving away a $100 gift certificate, and at the end of the month we will be giving away a grand prize $250 gift certificate! Simply go to our Facebook page, “Like” us if you don’t already, and enter to win! Come back and enter each day to improve your chances of winning!
February 1, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: Contest · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Raise it up?
While planning my vegetable garden for the spring, I have been debating about whether or not to build a raised bed. I decided to weigh out the benefits and drawbacks, and make a logical decision (the best kind of decision, right?). For your benefit, as I’m sure there are other gardeners trying to make this same decision, the pros and cons of raised beds can be found below, along with my decision.
January 16, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: garden planning, growing vegetables, vegetable gardening, vegetables · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Out of the Cold: Gardening Indoors this Winter
For those of us retreating into our homes this winter, watching the snow fall from inside, there comes a certain longing for the relaxation and satisfaction of getting our hands dirty in the garden. Gardening in a zone four, there is really no chance of me getting outside to my garden until mid May. So, I improvise!
November 29, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: amaryllis, forcing daffodils, forcing tulips, herb, Hyacinth, paperwhite, planting amaryllis, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
This fall, once you are done planting as many Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, or perennials that will fit in your garden, it is time to prepare your garden beds for the winter months. This preparation will make it easier to work your garden in the spring and will help to protect your plants from the harsh winter weather.
November 23, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: daffodil, perennial, planting fall and spring, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Our Favorite Flowers
We are often asked by customers, “What is your favorite flower?” Usually unable to answer on the spot as there are just too many to choose from, we have decided to take the time to give everyone on our team the chance to answer this question once and for all.
November 15, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: allium, amaryllis, annuals, bareroot plants, choosing plants, cosmos, crocus, daffodils, fall bulbs, fall planted bulbs, fall planting, flowers, hibiscus, holiday, Northeast Mix, t, Tree Peonies, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Veggies and the Golden Gnome!
Each year I hear from hundreds of garden clubs, community gardens and employee incentive programs with exciting gardening projects that are taking place all across the county. This year our friends over at Burton Snowboards in Burlington, VT, contacted us about an employee garden project they were looking to start. Spearheaded by Minyele Glogowski, their [...]
August 10, 2011
· Mike Lizotte · Comments Closed
Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Vegetable Seeds
