Share my passion for all things gardening!
I didn’t intend to shoot three videos on the topic of indoor seed starting but here we are! After the second part was in the can, I received some great questions. That made me realize there were a few more details to share with you. This video includes an update on the seeds I planted last week. You’ll also learn […]
Read more
Are you ready for the next installment in my seed starting video series? In this one, I’ll get down to the business of planting seeds so will provide step-by-step instructions on the process. Then you’ll learn about watering, fertilizing, up-potting and hardening-off the seedlings so they’re ready to grow in your garden. And if you’re wondering about the photo of […]
Read more
Well, today’s a momentous day because the first of my videos on seed starting is now available! In this one, I cover why this is such a great skill to have. I list the vegetable crops that I typically start indoors and the wealth of information that you’ll find on seed packets. You will also learn about special considerations for […]
Read more
Winter sowing is the topic of this week’s video. And it just happens to be my third video of the 2024 gardening season. Some of you may be familiar with this unusual method of starting seeds. But this just might be the first time many of you have heard of it, however. Put simply, this is a method of starting […]
Read more
My favorite aspect of gardening is that I’m always learning new things. Plant propagation is one of them. In this week’s video, I show you how to propagate lavender from cuttings. Why propagate your own plants? Well, how does FREE sound? It’s a great way to stretch your gardening dollars, plus you can share plants with friends. I actually wrote […]
Read more
For today’s garden column, I wrote about the lavender project Bill and I have undertaken. In it, you’ll learn how we are propagating new lavender plants in an effort to keep our patch looking good. As I mention in my column, I’ve been having fun learning how to propagate different types of plants from cuttings this year. I hope you’ll […]
Read more
Ready for the next installment in my seed starting series? We’re just about finished! This time, I provide updates on how all of the seeds I’ve started are doing. Then I share which seeds I’ll be planting next. There are some useful tips along the way: when to up-pot seedlings and how to automatically water your seedlings. If you take […]
Read more
Have you been enjoying my seed starting videos so far? I hope so! It’s time for part 3 because I have more more information to share with you. Here’s what you’ll find in the 3rd installment: If you’re wondering why I keep showing you the lettuce plants, that’s because I want you to see their progression. It’s pretty amazing to […]
Read more
When I shot my previous video on seed starting, I promised there would be follow-ups. Well, here’s the first of them! In this video, I’ll show you how my little lettuce seedlings (pictured left) are coming along. Then I discuss seed viability and how to conduct your own seed germination test on older seeds (spoiler alert: it’s easy!). The final […]
Read more
Growing plants from seed is the most valuable skill a gardener can have. Yet when it comes to seed starting, many folks are confused about how the whole process works. Or they feel a bit overwhelmed. I don’t want you to feel that way. My newest video will provide you with the exact information you need. In it, I share […]
Read more