Watch them grow! These Wando English (Shelling) Pea seeds change dramatically with just an overnight soaking, the first step in pre-sprouting. (Wando is a favorite variety for excellent production in hot weather.) The final product! These are VERY ready to sow — don’t let the rootlets get any longer! I kept them moist after soaking … Continue reading Pre-Sprouting Pea Seeds: give your pea crop the best start
Melons are one joy of the summer garden. They’re sweet, juicy, and aromatic, but they can be a little tricky to grow. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to have success growing melons or muskmelons (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus). Muskmelons include green-fleshed and orange-fleshed melons and are often confused with cantaloupes. … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Growing Melons
Spring is an exciting time in the garden. We have beds full of freshly sprouting plants, transplants hardening off, and perennials returning to life. Many of you may even be eating the year’s first salads or tender asparagus. While it’s an incredibly fun time in the garden, it’s a good time to look ahead too. … Continue reading Organic Weed Management
