seeds
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It’s Time to Start Growing Your Own Seedlings
Growing your own food is supposed to be a hedge against inflation, but rising prices are in evidence at the garden centre too. The price of vegetable and flower starts is up almost 40% at many spots I’ve visited across the country this spring. When six packs started going for over $10, I knew it…
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Why You Should Pre-Sprout Your Seeds
The satisfaction of watching your tiny shoots push out of the ground after weeks of waiting is one of the best parts of gardening — unless your seeds don’t germinate as evenly as you’d like. Some of your seeds may not even sprout at all, or meddling squirrels may have carried them away before they…
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How to Preserve Seeds to Plant Next Year
The end of the warmer months can be depressing for the avid gardener. Thankfully, seeds from past blooms give hope for future plantings. But seeds don’t last forever, and the older they get, the less viable they are. How you store your seeds can extend or decrease the seed’s lifespan. Here’s how to preserve your…
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How To Pit A Peach
Peaches can be a bit clingy, especially when it comes to getting them off the pit, but there are a few things you can do to make this juicy task a little easier.