Library — Growing Tips

When & How To Direct Seed In Spring

Posted by Hilary & Christopher Mueller on May 14, 2022

Spring is here & it’s time to get seeds into soil! In this article we explore the how-tos of direct sowing so you can get the most out of the earliest parts of the growing season.

Tags: Four Season Gardening, Growing Tips, Starting Transplants

Guide to Growing Tomatoes: From Seed To Harvest

Posted by Hilary & Christopher Mueller on Mar 11, 2022

Picture this. . . It's a late Summer afternoon. You can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, hear the cicadas buzzing, and smell the pungent basil and ripening tomato vines. To help you make this dream a reality this Summer, we've added a NEW library resource that takes a deep dive into growing Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplant from seed.🍅

Tags: Growing Tips, Starting Transplants

How to Stratify Tree Seeds in Your Fridge

Posted by Hilary & Christopher Mueller on Jan 21, 2022

When the ground freezes in Winter, you may be left wondering what to do with the tree seeds you haven't yet planted.

Luckily, there's a simple way to replicate nature's cold snap for your tree seeds indoors, through cold stratification in your refrigerator!

Cold Stratification is a period of cold which a seed must go through to signal that Winter cold has passed, Spring has come and it's time to wake up and grow.

Here are the basic steps for fridge stratification, a troubleshooting guide to most common issues, and a few tips for successful tree seed storage and germination!