Pre-Sprouting Pea Seeds: give your pea crop the best start

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

Beginner’s Guide to Growing Melons

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