Get a head start on your kitchen garden

Get a head start on your kitchen garden

Would you like to get a head start on your kitchen garden this year?  There are herbs and veggies you can start indoors so they’ll be ready to transplant outside later in spring. Here are some of our favorites: Basil Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower...
Planting a Fragrant Garden

Planting a Fragrant Garden

Did you know that the sense of smell is believed to be the sense most closely linked to memory and feelings? This may be why fragrance plays such an important role in the garden for many of us. When we see a beautiful bloom, our first instinct is to smell it (after a...
You Can Grow Veggies Indoors During the Winter Months

You Can Grow Veggies Indoors During the Winter Months

Here are simple guidelines from Steph to help you get started growing veggies inside. What you need: Seeds: Try lettuce, beets, spinach, broccoli. We carry some great options including seeds specifically for growing microgreens – try the Veseys spicy blend. Good...
Tips for Repotting Herb Plants

Tips for Repotting Herb Plants

The end of summer doesn’t have to be the end of fresh herbs. Some herb plants, such as basil, parsley and rosemary, can be repotted and brought indoors. Repot plants before bringing them inside. If you are digging them out of the ground, get as much of the roots as...
Grow Your Own Garlic

Grow Your Own Garlic

The secret to a harvest of large garlic bulbs is fall planting- generally 4-6 weeks before the soil freezes, or as late as the beginning of December in mild-winter regions. This way the roots can become established before winter sets in and will be ready to support...