A seed starting calendar is one of the most useful planning tools in the garden. After more than 30 years of year-round gardening in Sonoma Valley, I rely on a seasonal rhythm that tells me exactly when to start seeds indoors, when to sow outdoors, and how to stagger plantings for continuous harvests. With a…
Introduction: A Simple, Productive Way to Plant Vegetable Seeds Broadcast sowing—scattering seeds across the soil surface—is one of the oldest planting methods, and it remains one of the most efficient. When done well, it produces even stands of baby greens, herbs, and quick-growing vegetables with minimal effort. As someone who has grown vegetables year-round for…
Broadcast Sowing in the Vegetable Garden Broadcast sowing—scattering seeds across the soil surface—is one of the oldest and simplest planting methods. It’s fast, efficient, and ideal for growing dense stands of greens, herbs, and baby vegetables. In small home gardens and market gardens alike, broadcasting creates quick harvests with minimal effort. The key is choosing…
Starting vegetables from seed is one of the most rewarding and cost-effective ways to grow a productive garden. With the right timing, tools, and know-how, you can raise strong, healthy seedlings indoors or sow directly outdoors for vigorous plants all season long. After more than 30 years of starting seeds year-round in Sonoma Valley—indoors under…
Starting plants from seed is easy. You can start vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed. Seed starting requires a bit of time and space. The effort will be rewarding. Many more varieties of vegetables and flowers–both annuals and perennials– are available in seed than are young seedlings or starts offered at garden centers or nurseries….
You can start flowers–both annuals and perennials–from seed. Starting plants from seed is less expensive than purchasing plants from a garden center. Seed starting will require some time and effort but can be very rewarding. Many more varieties of flowers are available in seed than are offered at garden centers or nurseries. Seed starting in…
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