I used to have trouble starting plants from seed, but have finally figured out what I was doing wrong. With the addition of some important equipment and easy processes, I am now much more successful, which is great because
seed starting:

• saves money and
• allows you to grow a much larger variety of plants

Click to see the instructions I've compiled about what I've learned:
How to Grow Plants from Seeds

including:

• my seed starting greenhouse
• making your own pots from newspaper
• pre-soaking seeds to get a head start
• how to water and fertilize delicate seedlings
• hardening off to prepare your plants for outdoor conditions.

The page also has a downloadable Word file that I use to calculate seed starting dates in my area, that you can modify to your gardening zone.

Happy Growing!
Theresa

From Theresa:
Wouldn't it be nice to get your food from perennials instead of starting your entire garden from seed every year? In our tiny yard we try to imitate Nature by planting as many edible perennials as possible.

To the left are some of the unusual
perennial vegetables
​ we eat, that you might want to consider adding to your garden next year. These three are easy to grow and tasty perennial tubers. Click on the names for information about growing, planting, and cooking each of them.

​Happy Gardening!

From Bear...
Dudes, ever feel like foraging but don't want to leave the yard?  That's what these odd perennial plants are good for.

 If you do feel like leaving the yard, see our
foraging page 
and you too can be a best dressed forager: