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Compost, Growing Food, Growing Guides, Mobile app, What I'm Growing

Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential in February: Essential Tips and Tools

As winter’s chill starts to fade, February marks a critical juncture for those with a passion for gardening, filled with preparation and planning for the planting season ahead. Whether you’re in a cooler climate counting down to the first signs of spring or in an area with milder temperatures that accommodate early planting, this month presents an excellent opportunity to lay the foundation for a successful garden. From initiating seedlings indoors to getting the soil ready, let’s delve into the essential tasks for February and learn how the Seed to Spoon app can become your essential guide in this preparatory stage.

Cold Weather Gardening, Compost, Growing Food, Seed Starting

February in The Garden: The Seeds You Should Be Starting Now!

As January’s frosty embrace begins to loosen in February, the gardening community is filled with excitement for the approaching season. Despite February’s lingering chill, it marks a pivotal period for both preparation and foresight. This time is rich with opportunity for all gardeners, whether you bring years of experience or are newly initiated into the joys of gardening, to lay the groundwork for a prosperous and rewarding year. Drawing on Carrie from Seed to Spoon’s expert advice, we’ll explore the crucial activities that should populate your February gardening agenda, setting the stage for a flourishing garden.

Companion Planting, Growing Food

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for Beginner Gardeners!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7hDiNM5hg Embarking on gardening can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. To ease this journey, here’s a list of 10 easy-to-grow plants, perfect for those just starting: Radish: A quick-growing vegetable, ideal for seeing fast results. Leaf Lettuce: Versatile and fast-growing, great for both indoor and outdoor setups. Kale: Hardy and robust, an excellent choice for colder climates. Broccoli: Easy to grow, with broccolini varieties recommended for beginners. Peas: Need some support to grow but are […]

Cold Weather Gardening, Growing Food, Growing Guides, Microgreens

Thriving in Winter: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Microgreens Indoors for Fresh Delights!

As the winter chill sets in and the outdoor garden takes a rest, it’s the perfect time to bring the joys of gardening indoors. Microgreens, the young seedlings of vegetables and herbs, offer a burst of nutrition and flavor to your winter meals. They’re surprisingly easy to grow indoors, and with the Park Seeds Microgreens Starter Kit, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown greens even in the coldest months. Here’s your step-by-step guide to growing microgreens […]

Growing Food, Seed Starting, Warm Weather Gardening, What I'm Growing

Shade-Loving Delights: Discover 5 Delicious Foods You Can Grow in Low-Light Conditions!

Gardening enthusiasts often face the challenge of finding plants that thrive in low-light conditions. If your garden is more shadow than sunlight, don’t worry – there are plenty of delicious, nutritious options to cultivate. In this article, we’ll explore five fantastic foods that love the shade and how the From Seed to Spoon app’s shade filter tool can help you grow them successfully. 1. Lettuce: A Cool Companion for Shady Spots Lettuce is a cool-season […]

Growing Food, Health Benefits, What I'm Growing

Top Plants to Harvest When You’re Feeling Sick

Watch Video As gardeners, we know the benefits of growing our own fruits and vegetables. Not only do they taste fresh and delicious, but they also provide us with important vitamins and minerals that help keep us healthy. And when we’re feeling under the weather, our gardens can come to the rescue! Here are some of the best foods to harvest from your garden when you’re feeling sick: Leafy greens: Spinach and kale are rich […]