If you’re new to the concept of winter sowing, have I got a treat for you! That is the subject of this week’s video. Winter […]
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Jan. 23, 2025 _ While our temperatures are dropping dramatically, we still haven’t gotten much in the way of snow. I sure hope that changes soon.
My 3rd video of the season is now live: Winter Sowing 2025. The videos come out every Thursday on my YouTube channel.
Have you checked out my new Grow Vegetables section on this site? You can get to it by clicking on the link, or looking for it in the menu bar on any page.
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Video: Winter Sowing 2025
If you’re new to the concept of winter sowing, have I got a treat for you! That is the subject of this week’s video. Winter sowing involves planting seeds in containers and leaving them outside during the winter months. The seeds germinate when the time is right. That whole concept seems crazy, doesn’t it? I mean, how could it even […]
Read moreVideo: Susan’s Garden Seed Selections for 2025
One of my favorite wintertime activities is making seed selections for the coming garden season. I’m talking about both vegetables and flowers because I love them all! That is the topic for my second video of the 2025 garden season. It’s actually become a bit of a tradition because folks always seem to be interested in what we’ll be growing. […]
Read moreVideo: 2025 Garden Season Introduction
I’m so excited that it’s finally time to talk about the 2025 garden season! Even though many of us are experiencing cold weather conditions, it’s important to make plans and get organized. That’s what this week’s video is about. In it, I introduce myself for folks who are new to my channel. You’ll also get to see some photos of […]
Read moreHow to Grow Onions
You will definitely want to grow onions because there are so many uses for them in the kitchen. Learn the important of choosing varieties appropriate for your region and the different ways you can start the plants below. Latin Name: Allium cepa Plant Family: Onion (Amaryllidaceae) Cool-season crop Did You Know? Onions are divided into types, based upon the number […]
Read moreHow to Grow Shallots
Who wants to grow shallots? They are so delicious and quite simple to grow. Learn how plus get some recommendations on varieties to try below. Latin Name: Allium cepa aggregatum Plant Family: Amaryllidaceae Cool-season crop Did You Know? Shallots have a milder, more elegant onion flavor and are easier to digest. They add a touch of class to recipes and […]
Read moreHow to Grow Lettuce
Did you know that it’s super easy to grow lettuce? The seeds are inexpensive which means you can grow a head of lettuce for just a few pennies. And they’re so much fresher than what you find in grocery stores. Latin Name: Lactuca sativa Plant Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae) Cool-season crop Did You Know? Doesn’t it seem crazy that lettuce is […]
Read moreHow to Grow Artichokes
If you want to grow artichokes but you live in a cooler climate, you have to be sneaky. Learn how to make the plants develop heads in their first year of growth. Latin Name: Cynara scolymus Plant Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae) Warm-season crop Did You Know? Artichokes are grown as perennials. This means they will return year after year in hardiness […]
Read moreHow to Grow Kohlrabi
Would you like to grow kohlrabi in your garden this year? Find plenty of helpful tips about when to plant some, the spacing, and when to harvest. Use my tip below to keep insects away from your plantings. Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Plant Family: Brassica (Brassicaceae) Cool-season crop Did You Know? Have you ever seen kohlrabi in the […]
Read moreHow to Grow Garlic
It’s hard to imagine cooking without garlic and if you grow your own, so much the better. To get a large harvest, plant cloves in the fall and harvest the following spring. Latin Name: Allium sativum Plant Family: Onion (Amaryllidaceae) Cool-season crop Did You Know? Garlic has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. It was primarily grown by many […]
Read moreHow to Grow Radishes
Looking for a simple crop? Grow radishes! They are a great entry-level veggie to try. Latin Name: Raphanus sativus Plant Family: Brassica (Brassicaceae) Cool-season crop Did You Know? Radishes are the easiest vegetable to grow because they germinate and mature so quickly. They are a great way to introduce kids to gardening. Radishes are native to China and were introduced […]
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