GROWING GUIDE

Reasons to Plant Starter Plants Instead of Seeds Transform Your Garden with Ready-to-Plant Seedlings for Quick and Easy Growing. (also called transplants or starts) for just about everything but root crops. They’re worth the difference in price when you tally...

Commonly eaten worldwide, beans and legumes are rich sources of fiber, essential vitamins and minerals, and plant-based protein. HEALTH BENEFITS Beans and legumes have several health benefits. , rich in plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals like iron, folate, and potassium, and...

Tomato plants are tender, warm-season crops that love the sun and cannot bear frost. It’s important not to put plants in the ground too early. In most regions, the soil is not warm enough to plant tomatoes outdoors until late spring and...

The hardening off process helps indoor-grown seedlings adjust to life outdoors. Find out how to move your young plants to the garden safely—and without stalling their growth! Set them outdoors in the shade for a few hours on the first day....

WHAT IS CROP ROTATION The concept of crop rotation is simple: It is the practice of avoiding planting the same crops in consecutive years in the same location. By varying the vegetables grown in different spots annually, you can prevent...

Container Gardening Growing Plants in Indoors Growing plants in containers is becoming increasingly popular. This method enables the cultivation of varieties that may not thrive in short growing seasons, such as certain types of hot peppers. Ideal for apartment dwellers,...

 Begin seeding your vegetable garden by determining your last frost date.Next, calculate the number of weeks your seeds should be indoors. For instance, tomatoes should be sown 6-8 weeks prior to the final spring frost. Starting seeds indoors allows you...

If you’re new to growing tomatoes, understanding the differences between determinate vs. indeterminate tomatoes is paramount to your success. Both have unique growth patterns and will be most productive when their precise needs are met. Join us for our top...