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From Seed to Spoon Was Featured as a Life-Changing App by Thrive Global!

“From Seed to Spoon is an app that teaches you how to grow your own produce and live a healthy lifestyle, from eating better, to figuring out what plants to grow in order to cure a migraine, sleep deprivation, and more. The founders have an amazing story too. They taught themselves how to grow food because they couldn’t afford expensive options. These amazing people are also a power couple: she’s an online nursing teacher and he’s a developer.”

Opossums blog post
Beneficial Critters

Critters: How Opossums (Possums) are Beneficial Garden Helpers!

Opossums (or possums) are nocturnal creatures that are generally good and beneficial to have in your garden! They help to get rid of ticks, cockroaches, snakes (even venomous ones), slugs/snails, rats, mice, and insects. Opossums will generally stay away from your garden as they prefer plants that are starting to rot, so they can actually a benefit in your garden by cleaning up the rotting fruit or vegetables! Many people get intimidated when they hiss, […]

How to Grow Greens in Smart Pots
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How to Grow Greens in Smart Pots

Dale met with Ozzy from Smart Pots and discussed fall planting with smart pots. In this video, they discuss planting greens such as spinach, kale, and lettuce. Learn more & download our app @ www.seedtospoon.net 15 gallon smart pot: https://amzn.to/2SH3ZSJ See the full video talking about fall crops in smart posts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOdIdsUeG_k&t=15s  

Mealybug blog post
Pest Management

Garden Pests: How to Manage Mealybugs in Your Vegetable Garden

Mealybugs are a small, white, soft-bodied insect typically found in the garden in warmer climates. Mealybugs will feed on plants by sucking sap out of them causing the leaves to yellow and curl. You may notice the plant getting sticky from the honeydew and this will attract ants as well. This blog post talks about how you can manage mealybugs in your garden with our free From Seed to Spoon mobile app!

Watch Mary’s Expert Bean Picking Skills
Growing Food, Video

Video: Talking About Our Strategy for Having an Almost Year-Round Supply of Peas & Beans!

Dale shares our strategy for growing peas and beans in our garden. We have a constant supply of peas, bush beans, pole beans, and/or southern peas! Then Mary shows off her expert bean picking skills! Learn more about growing over 70 different foods, including how to manage various pests in our FREE iOS, Android, or new Universal Web App by visiting seedtospoon.net.  

Pillbug blog post
Pest Management

Garden Pests: How To Manage Pillbugs (Roly Polys) in Your Backyard Vegetable Garden

Pillbugs, often called Roly Polys, can be commonly found in your garden. They are typically only a pest if there is an excess of them. These crustaceans are very important in the decomposition process in your garden. They like to feed primarily upon decaying matter but can also feed on seedlings or fruits/vegetables sitting on the ground if there is a lot in your garden.