As the seasons change, so does the garden. Cool weather crops offer the opportunity to extend the growing season and enjoy fresh produce beyond the typical summer months. This guide provides detailed instructions for starting and caring for a variety of cool-weather crops available from Park Seed, ensuring your garden thrives even as temperatures drop.
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.
Gardening success depends on understanding the different growing seasons: warm, cool, and perennial.
Embarking on your gardening journey can be both exciting and a bit intimidating. The key to a rewarding experience is starting with plants that are forgiving and easy to grow. Here’s a list of top plants perfect for beginners, ensuring a successful and enjoyable start to your gardening adventure.
Tomatoes are a staple in many home gardens, prized for their versatility and rich flavor. But did you know that the success of your tomato plants can be significantly enhanced by the company they keep? Companion planting is a time-honored gardening technique that leverages the natural relationships between plants to create a flourishing garden ecosystem. Today, let’s dive into the best companion plants for tomatoes and explore how they can help your tomatoes thrive.
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 […]
Winter gardening can be a rewarding and delicious way to extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce even in the coldest months. However, it can also be challenging, with frost, freezing temperatures, and shorter days all working against your plants. Fortunately, with the right knowledge and tools, you can successfully grow a winter garden and reap the benefits of fresh, homegrown food even in the dead of winter. Here are 10 tips for a […]
Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, but with the right planning and tools, you can still grow delicious, healthy food in the colder months. And with the From Seed to Spoon app, it’s even easier to navigate the winter gardening season. One key to success in winter gardening is choosing the right crops. Cold-hardy vegetables like spinach, kale, and carrots can handle the chill and continue to grow in the colder months. You […]
We had a lot of fun shopping! Last month’s contest winner won a $50 seed shopping spree through our app on Park Seed!
In this video, we met with Emma and went seed shopping through our app. Along the way, we discussed many of our favorite varieties and tips & tricks for growing them.
Companion planting is essential for having a successful growing season! Tomatoes are one that can benefit from a variety of plants around it from pest control, to attracting beneficial critters, and even making the tomatoes produce better and taste better!
