FAQ – “I Want to Start Growing Food But I Don’t Know What to Try First”
One of the most common questions I receive is “What should I grow first?”. Here’s what I tell people our strategy was in response.
Category: FAQ
How to Add a Custom Plant Variety in Your Garden Using Our Garden+ Tracking in Our From Seed to Spoon App!
Garden + is a great new feature to help you stay organized with all the plants in your garden electronically!
First step is to create your free account! Check out this post if you are having difficulties signing up.
Once you get logged in to your account, your screen will show an empty garden. You will select the “Add Plant to Garden” button. Check out this blog post with video to explain how to add a plant to your garden.
We’ve had a few people reach out asking about how to add the variety to their plant that they’ve added to their garden. Here are the steps for that:
Q&A – Is It Safe to Use Compost from a Municipal Compost Facility?
I got A LOT of compost from our local facility when I started and I used it without testing it. That was a huge mistake!
How to Make Your Own DIY Organic Raised Bed Soil Mix to Grow Big & Healthy Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs!
Once you’ve built raised beds or purchased containers, you’ll need to fill them with a high quality soil mix. Don’t skimp on this step, or your plants may not grow very well!
The Past, Present & Future of From Seed to Spoon and Answering Some Of Your Most Common Questions!
We took some time to reintroduce ourselves and our mission here at From Seed to Spoon in a short video we recorded a few weeks ago. We also wanted to address some of the most common questions we’ve received about Garden+ including when it will become a paid feature, when you’ll be able to add your own plants and draw out your garden! Thank you to everyone for your support and for sharing our app! […]
How We Use Companion Planting to Grow Healthier Plants, Reduce Pests, and Grow Food with Less Work!
Companion planting is a vital part of organic gardening. Companion plants assist in the growth of others by attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, or providing nutrients, shade, or support.
Q&A: Differences Between Cool/Warm/Perennial
What is the difference between cool, warm, and perennial plants? How do I know which ones I need?
Q&A: How and why do you start some seeds indoors?
Starting seeds indoors does not have to be super expensive or difficult!
Q&A: How Do I Know How Much Sunlight Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs Require?
How do I know how much sun my plants require?
Q&A: Can You Plant in the Same Place Every Year or Do I Need to Rotate?
Is it important to rotate your crops in the garden even in a small garden?