Tag Archives: seeds

Short reports: PWS

Posted on July 23, 2019 by carolee

Here’s a quick report, on the seeds from Plant World Seeds that I was so excited to order way back last winter. For a bit about the seeds arrival and the actual packets, see here. First of all, only … Continue reading →

Posted in product review, Uncategorized | Tagged columbines, Dames Rocket, gardening, germination, growing from seed, Plant World Seeds, seeds, yellow hollyhocks | Leave a comment

Why I seed in flats….

Posted on March 15, 2019 by carolee

Recently someone asked why I seed in flats when I could seed directly into peat pots or some other individual container, thus saving hours of transplanting. That’s a great question that deserves a thoughtful answer. The easiest answer is “That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Seeding, Uncategorized | Tagged growing space, growing your own, Indiana gardening, Indoor Growing, Potager, Seeding, seeds, sweet alyssum, transplanting | 21 Comments

Snowy days can lead to trouble!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by carolee

Too many snowy days can lead to trouble! The indoor job list has no appeal. It’s too nasty to venture outdoors. The lure of the computer beckons. Temptation fills page after page. “I’m only going to window shop,” one assures … Continue reading →

Posted in seed catalogs, Uncategorized, winter planning | Tagged Beth Chatto, gardening, perennials, Plant World Seeds, poppies, seed selection, seeds, shopping, temptation | 15 Comments

Six on Saturday: Dec 29

Posted on December 29, 2018 by carolee

The seed catalogs are arriving almost daily now, and the luscious photographs and descriptions are irresistible. Temptation lurks on every page. I indulge my fantasies for weeks by making a “wish list” that ignores the amount of space available. At … Continue reading →

Posted in garden planning, Six on Saturday, Uncategorized | Tagged butterpeas, corn, growing your own food, kitchen garden, Potager, rutabagas, seeds, shallots, Six on Saturday, squash "Mashed Potatoes", sunflowers | 8 Comments

First Seed Order!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by carolee

As the 2018 growing season slides to an end here in central Indiana, (there’s SNOW forecast for tomorrow!) anticipation is already beginning for the 2019 garden! The first seed order was placed before Oct. 31 in order to qualify for … Continue reading →

Posted in annuals, cutting garden, Uncategorized | Tagged annual flowers, aster, cutting garden, emilia, marigolds, Potager, seeds, snapdragons, triploid marigolds, zinnias | 13 Comments

Six on Saturday-Feb 17

Posted on February 17, 2018 by carolee

After an eternal January, February seems to be obligingly whizzing by. Even though winter still holds forth on this frosty morn, there are glimpses of spring and the number of gardening opportunities increases each day. Soon there will be garden … Continue reading →

Posted in bulbs, pruning, Seeding, seeds, Six on Saturday, small fruits, Uncategorized | Tagged amaryllis, fall berries, gardening, lettuce seedlings, potager, pruning, seeds, Six on Saturday | 8 Comments

Six on Saturday-Feb 10

Posted on February 10, 2018 by carolee

It’s another dreary Saturday, although yesterday our snow cover melted…again. Temps are turning colder and more snow is on the way, so just losing our snow doesn’t mean winter is ending. So I tend the indoor seedlings in the basement … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, seeds, Six on Saturday, Uncategorized | Tagged gardening, growing vegetables, kitchen garden, potager, Renee's Garden Seeds, seeds, Six on Saturday, Territorial Seeds | 14 Comments

Basil Seed Caviar

Posted on January 24, 2018 by carolee

It’s funny sometimes how memories click in. While sorting various basil seeds into the seed box (see “Winter Projects” post for more on that) a memory of gardening author Jim Wilson’s visit to my herb farm years ago flashed. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Basil, garden books, garden lore, gardening, Recipes, seeds, Uncategorized | Tagged basil caviar, basil recipes, basil seeds, garden lore, gardening, Jim Wilson, potager, seeds | 10 Comments

Six on Saturday: Dec 9

Posted on December 9, 2017 by carolee

I’m feeling very grateful on this Saturday. FINALLY, all 1,000 bulbs are in the ground, safely tucked away before our first snowfall arrived this morning. Thankfully, my back has returned to normal, which also allowed me to drag out the … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal decor, seeds, Six on Saturday, Uncategorized | Tagged carrots, first snowfall, gardening, gourds, planning, potager, Santa gourds, seasonal decor, seeds, Six on Saturday | 6 Comments

Daffodils? That means pea-planting!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by carolee

Long before the advent of calendars, farm folk had sayings to help recall when certain chores needed to be done. I like following many of these old proverbs, because in my experience they are generally more accurate than dates. … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, kitchen gardens, planting, Potager, raised beds, Seeding, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening | Tagged daffodils, garden lore, gardening, grow your own food, kitchen gardens, peas, planting, potager, raised beds, seeds | 11 Comments